How severe is CVE-2018-17097?

CVE-2018-17097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-17097 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-2018-17097?

CVE-2018-17097 affects Surina Soundtouch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17097?

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-2018-17097 published?

CVE-2018-17097 was published on 2018-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17097

CVE-2018-17097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Surina Soundtouch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Surina Soundtouch
Published: 2018-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WavFileBase class in WavFile.cpp in Olli Parviainen SoundTouch 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact, as demonstrated by SoundStretch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17097?: The WavFileBase class in WavFile.cpp in Olli Parviainen SoundTouch 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact, as demonstrated by SoundStretch.
How severe is CVE-2018-17097?: CVE-2018-17097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-17097 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-2018-17097?: CVE-2018-17097 affects Surina Soundtouch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17097?: 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-2018-17097 published?: CVE-2018-17097 was published on 2018-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:surina:soundtouch:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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