How severe is CVE-2017-1000418?

CVE-2017-1000418 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-2017-1000418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000418?

CVE-2017-1000418 affects Mindwerks Wildmidi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000418?

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-2017-1000418 published?

CVE-2017-1000418 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000418

CVE-2017-1000418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mindwerks Wildmidi 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Mindwerks Wildmidi
Published: 2018-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WildMidi_Open function in WildMIDI since commit d8a466829c67cacbb1700beded25c448d99514e5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000418?: The WildMidi_Open function in WildMIDI since commit d8a466829c67cacbb1700beded25c448d99514e5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000418?: CVE-2017-1000418 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-2017-1000418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000418?: CVE-2017-1000418 affects Mindwerks Wildmidi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000418?: 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-2017-1000418 published?: CVE-2017-1000418 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mindwerks:wildmidi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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