How severe is CVE-2017-5666?

CVE-2017-5666 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-2017-5666 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5666?

CVE-2017-5666 affects Mp3splt Project Mp3splt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5666?

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

When was CVE-2017-5666 published?

CVE-2017-5666 was published on 2017-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5666

CVE-2017-5666 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mp3splt Project Mp3splt 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Mp3splt Project Mp3splt
Published: 2017-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The free_options function in options_manager.c in mp3splt 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free and crash) via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5666?: The free_options function in options_manager.c in mp3splt 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free and crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-5666?: CVE-2017-5666 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-2017-5666 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5666?: CVE-2017-5666 affects Mp3splt Project Mp3splt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5666?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5666 published?: CVE-2017-5666 was published on 2017-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mp3splt_project:mp3splt:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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