CVE-2017-12678

Name: CVE-2017-12678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-08T01:34:00.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12678 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In TagLib 1.11.1, the rebuildAggregateFrames function in id3v2framefactory.cpp has a pointer to cast vulnerability, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In TagLib 1.11.1, the rebuildAggregateFrames function in id3v2framefactory.cpp has a pointer to cast vulnerability, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Taglib	Taglib	1.11.1
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

https://github.com/taglib/taglib/commit/cb9f07d9dcd791b63e622da43f7b232adaec0a9aPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/issues/829Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/pull/831Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/commit/cb9f07d9dcd791b63e622da43f7b232adaec0a9aPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/issues/829Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/pull/831Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12678?

How severe is CVE-2017-12678?

CVE-2017-12678 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12678?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-12678?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST