CVE-2017-11547

Name: CVE-2017-11547
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-31T13:29:01.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11547 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

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

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11547?

How severe is CVE-2017-11547?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11547 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11547?

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Source: NVD / NIST