CVE-2017-11547 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...
MediumCVSS 5.5
EPSS 1.1%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/timidity(Debian:12) | < 2.14.0-4 | 2.14.0-4 |
| debian/timidity(Debian:13) | < 2.14.0-4 | 2.14.0-4 |
| debian/timidity(Debian:14) | < 2.14.0-4 | 2.14.0-4 |
| timidity++ project timidity++ | = 2.14.0 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-11547 vendor-advisory
- seclists.org mailing-list third-party-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking