How severe is CVE-2017-6838?

CVE-2017-6838 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-2017-6838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6838?

CVE-2017-6838 affects Audiofile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6838?

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

When was CVE-2017-6838 published?

CVE-2017-6838 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6838

CVE-2017-6838 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Audiofile
Published: 2017-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in sfcommands/sfconvert.c in Audio File Library (aka audiofile) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6838?: Integer overflow in sfcommands/sfconvert.c in Audio File Library (aka audiofile) 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-6838?: CVE-2017-6838 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-2017-6838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6838?: CVE-2017-6838 affects Audiofile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6838 published?: CVE-2017-6838 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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