How severe is CVE-2017-8870?

CVE-2017-8870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8870?

CVE-2017-8870 affects Mediacoderhq Audiocoder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8870?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-8870 published?

CVE-2017-8870 was published on 2017-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8870

CVE-2017-8870 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mediacoderhq Audiocoder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Mediacoderhq Audiocoder
Published: 2017-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in AudioCoder 0.8.46 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .m3u file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8870?: Buffer overflow in AudioCoder 0.8.46 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .m3u file.
How severe is CVE-2017-8870?: CVE-2017-8870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8870?: CVE-2017-8870 affects Mediacoderhq Audiocoder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-8870 published?: CVE-2017-8870 was published on 2017-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42385/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mediacoderhq:audiocoder:0.8.46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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