CVE-2017-11549

low-risk
Published 2017-07-31

The play_midi function in playmidi.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (large loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: CPU consumption might be relevant when using the --background option.

Do I need to act?

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0.23% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Timidity\+\+

Affected Vendors

Timidity\+\+ Project

References (2)

Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83
Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal