How severe is CVE-2017-11311?

CVE-2017-11311 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-2017-11311 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-2017-11311?

CVE-2017-11311 primarily affects Openmpt Libopenmpt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11311?

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-2017-11311 published?

CVE-2017-11311 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11311

CVE-2017-11311 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openmpt Libopenmpt 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: Openmpt Libopenmpt
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

soundlib/Load_psm.cpp in OpenMPT through 1.26.12.00 and libopenmpt before 0.2.8461-beta26 has a heap buffer overflow with the potential for arbitrary code execution via a crafted PSM File that triggers use of the same sample slot for two samples.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11311?: soundlib/Load_psm.cpp in OpenMPT through 1.26.12.00 and libopenmpt before 0.2.8461-beta26 has a heap buffer overflow with the potential for arbitrary code execution via a crafted PSM File that triggers use of the same sample slot for two samples.
How severe is CVE-2017-11311?: CVE-2017-11311 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-2017-11311 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-2017-11311?: CVE-2017-11311 primarily affects Openmpt Libopenmpt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11311?: 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-2017-11311 published?: CVE-2017-11311 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openmpt:libopenmpt:*:beta25:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openmpt:openmpt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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