How severe is CVE-2017-17555?

CVE-2017-17555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-17555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17555?

CVE-2017-17555 primarily affects Aubio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17555?

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

When was CVE-2017-17555 published?

CVE-2017-17555 was published on 2017-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17555

CVE-2017-17555 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aubio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Aubio
Published: 2017-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The swri_audio_convert function in audioconvert.c in FFmpeg libswresample through 3.0.101, as used in FFmpeg 3.4.1, aubio 0.4.6, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted audio file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17555?: The swri_audio_convert function in audioconvert.c in FFmpeg libswresample through 3.0.101, as used in FFmpeg 3.4.1, aubio 0.4.6, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted audio file.
How severe is CVE-2017-17555?: CVE-2017-17555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-17555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17555?: CVE-2017-17555 primarily affects Aubio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17555?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17555 published?: CVE-2017-17555 was published on 2017-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:aubio:aubio:0.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:libswresample:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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