How severe is CVE-2017-15185?

CVE-2017-15185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15185 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-2017-15185?

CVE-2017-15185 affects Libmp3splt Project Libmp3splt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15185?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-15185 published?

CVE-2017-15185 was published on 2017-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15185

CVE-2017-15185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libmp3splt Project Libmp3splt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Libmp3splt Project Libmp3splt
Published: 2017-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

plugins/ogg.c in Libmp3splt 0.9.2 calls the libvorbis vorbis_block_clear function with uninitialized data upon detection of invalid input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15185?: plugins/ogg.c in Libmp3splt 0.9.2 calls the libvorbis vorbis_block_clear function with uninitialized data upon detection of invalid input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-15185?: CVE-2017-15185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15185 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-2017-15185?: CVE-2017-15185 affects Libmp3splt Project Libmp3splt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15185?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15185 published?: CVE-2017-15185 was published on 2017-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libmp3splt_project:libmp3splt:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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