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CVE-2017-11549 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 r...

MediumCVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.96%
Published
Updated
Exploit status
No public exploit known

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.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
debian/timidity(Debian:12) All versions No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:12) = 2.14.0-8.1 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:12) = 2.14.0-8.2 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:12) = 2.14.0-8.3 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:12) = 2.14.0-8.4 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:12) = 2.14.0-8.5 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:13) All versions No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:13) = 2.14.0-8.3 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:13) = 2.14.0-8.4 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:13) = 2.14.0-8.5 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:14) All versions No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:14) = 2.14.0-8.3 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:14) = 2.14.0-8.4 No fix listed
debian/timidity(Debian:14) = 2.14.0-8.5 No fix listed
timidity++ project timidity++ = 2.14.0 No fix listed
ubuntu/timidity(Ubuntu:24.04) All versions No fix listed
ubuntu/timidity(Ubuntu:26.04) All versions No fix listed
ubuntu/timidity(Ubuntu:26.10) All versions No fix listed
ubuntu/timidity(Ubuntu:22.04) All versions No fix listed

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