CVE-2017-9412
CVE-2017-9412 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lame Project Lame 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Lame Project Lame
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The unpack_read_samples function in frontend/get_audio.c in LAME 3.99.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted wav file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9412?
- The unpack_read_samples function in frontend/get_audio.c in LAME 3.99.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted wav file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9412?
- CVE-2017-9412 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-2017-9412 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9412?
- CVE-2017-9412 affects Lame Project Lame. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9412?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-9412 published?
- CVE-2017-9412 was published on 2017-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lame_project:lame:3.99.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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