How severe is CVE-2017-9129?

CVE-2017-9129 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-2017-9129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9129?

CVE-2017-9129 affects Audiocoding Freeware Advanced Audio Coder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9129?

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

When was CVE-2017-9129 published?

CVE-2017-9129 was published on 2017-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9129

CVE-2017-9129 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Audiocoding Freeware Advanced Audio Coder 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Audiocoding Freeware Advanced Audio Coder
Published: 2017-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The wav_open_read function in frontend/input.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Coder (FAAC) 1.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (large loop) via a crafted wav file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9129?: The wav_open_read function in frontend/input.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Coder (FAAC) 1.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (large loop) via a crafted wav file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9129?: CVE-2017-9129 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-2017-9129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9129?: CVE-2017-9129 affects Audiocoding Freeware Advanced Audio Coder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9129?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9129 published?: CVE-2017-9129 was published on 2017-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42207/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:audiocoding:freeware_advanced_audio_coder:1.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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