Description
The vorbis_analysis_wrote function in lib/block.c in Xiph.Org libvorbis 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OOM) via a crafted wav file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libvorbis | 1.3.5-4.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libvorbis | 1.3.5-4.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libvorbis | 1.3.5-4.1 | — |
| Debian 9 | libvorbis | 1.3.5-4+deb9u1 | DSA-4113-1 |
| Debian 8 | libvorbis | 1.3.4-2+deb8u3 | DLA-2039-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | libvorbis | 1.3.2-1.3+deb7u1 | DLA-1368-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libvorbis | 1.3.5-3ubuntu0.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | libvorbis | 1.3.2-1.3ubuntu1.1 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- libvorbis 1.3.5 - Multiple Vulnerabilities EDB-42399 · dos · Jul 31, 2017
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 3
- DSA-4113-1 libvorbis - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-2039-1 libvorbis - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1368-1 libvorbis - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026