How severe is CVE-2017-1000010?

CVE-2017-1000010 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1000010 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000010?

CVE-2017-1000010 affects Audacityteam Audacity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000010?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-1000010 published?

CVE-2017-1000010 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000010

CVE-2017-1000010 is a high-severity vulnerability in Audacityteam Audacity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Audacityteam Audacity
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Audacity 2.1.2 through 2.3.2 is vulnerable to Dll HIjacking in the avformat-55.dll resulting arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000010?: Audacity 2.1.2 through 2.3.2 is vulnerable to Dll HIjacking in the avformat-55.dll resulting arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000010?: CVE-2017-1000010 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000010 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000010?: CVE-2017-1000010 affects Audacityteam Audacity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000010?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1000010 published?: CVE-2017-1000010 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:audacityteam:audacity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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