Timidity
CVE-2017-11546
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The insert_note_steps function in readmidi.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevant when using the --background option.
AnalysisAI
The insert_note_steps function in readmidi.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted mid file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-369. The insert_note_steps function in readmidi.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevant when using the --background option. Affected products include: Timidity\+\+ Project Timidity\+\+.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Same weakness CWE-369 – Divide By Zero
View allSame technique Denial Of Service
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