CVE-2017-11549
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.96%
Description
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.
How to fix CVE-2017-11549
No fixed version has been published yet. Mitigate by removing the affected package or applying upstream guidance from the references below.
- Debian/timidity—no fix listed
Is CVE-2017-11549 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 1.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |