CVE-2017-11546
CVE-2017-11546 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Timidity++ Project Timidity++ with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-369.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-369
- Affected product: Timidity++ Project Timidity++
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The insert_note_steps function in readmidi.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevant when using the --background option.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11546?
- The insert_note_steps function in readmidi.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevant when using the --background option.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11546?
- CVE-2017-11546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11546 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11546?
- CVE-2017-11546 affects Timidity++ Project Timidity++. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11546?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-11546 published?
- CVE-2017-11546 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:timidity\+\+_project:timidity\+\+:2.14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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