CVE-2017-11549

5.5 mediumEPSS 1.0%

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.

Severity

CVSS 3.0

5.5 medium

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS: 1.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 61% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWE: CWE-834
Published: 2017-07-31
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

timidity\+\+_project:timidity\+\+

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83

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