How severe is CVE-2017-6835?

CVE-2017-6835 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-2017-6835 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6835?

CVE-2017-6835 affects Audiofile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6835?

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

When was CVE-2017-6835 published?

CVE-2017-6835 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6835

CVE-2017-6835 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Audiofile 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-369.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-369
Affected product: Audiofile
Published: 2017-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The reset1 function in libaudiofile/modules/BlockCodec.cpp in Audio File Library (aka audiofile) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and crash) via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6835?: The reset1 function in libaudiofile/modules/BlockCodec.cpp in Audio File Library (aka audiofile) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-6835?: CVE-2017-6835 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-2017-6835 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6835?: CVE-2017-6835 affects Audiofile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6835?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6835 published?: CVE-2017-6835 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:audiofile:audiofile:0.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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