How severe is CVE-2017-5851?

CVE-2017-5851 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-2017-5851 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-2017-5851?

CVE-2017-5851 affects Mp3splt Project Mp3splt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5851?

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

When was CVE-2017-5851 published?

CVE-2017-5851 was published on 2017-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5851

CVE-2017-5851 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-476.

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-476
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 (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: this typically has no risk; this crash of this command-line program has no further consequences for availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5851?: The free_options function in options_manager.c in mp3splt 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: this typically has no risk; this crash of this command-line program has no further consequences for availability.
How severe is CVE-2017-5851?: CVE-2017-5851 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-2017-5851 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-2017-5851?: CVE-2017-5851 affects Mp3splt Project Mp3splt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5851 published?: CVE-2017-5851 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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