CVE-2017-11547 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The resample_gauss function in resample.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevant when using the --background option. NOTE: the TiMidity++ README.alsaseq documentation suggests a setuid-root installation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Timidity\+\+ Project	Timidity\+\+	2.14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-11547?

CVE-2017-11547 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The resample_gauss function in resample.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevan...

How severe is CVE-2017-11547?

CVE-2017-11547 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11547?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Timidity\+\+ Project Timidity\+\+.