CVE-2017-11662
CVE-2017-11662 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mindwerks Wildmidi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Mindwerks Wildmidi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The _WM_ParseNewMidi function in f_midi.c in WildMIDI 0.4.2 can cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted mid file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11662?
- The _WM_ParseNewMidi function in f_midi.c in WildMIDI 0.4.2 can cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted mid file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11662?
- CVE-2017-11662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11662 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11662?
- CVE-2017-11662 affects Mindwerks Wildmidi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11662?
- 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-2017-11662 published?
- CVE-2017-11662 was published on 2017-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mindwerks:wildmidi:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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