CVE-2017-5851 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The free_options function in options_manager.c in mp3splt 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: this typically has no risk; this crash of this command-line program has no further consequences for availability.

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
Mp3Splt Project	Mp3Splt	2.6.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96002
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/01/mp3splt-null-pointer-dereference-in-freeExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96002
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/01/mp3splt-null-pointer-dereference-in-freeExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5851?

CVE-2017-5851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The free_options function in options_manager.c in mp3splt 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: this typically has ...

How severe is CVE-2017-5851?

CVE-2017-5851 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-2017-5851?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mp3Splt Project Mp3Splt.