CVE-2017-11549

Published: Jul 31, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

5.5

Vector

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

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

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 (1)

Products: Timidity++ Project: Timidity++

Timidity++ Project

1 product

Timidity++

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Timidity++ Project Timidity++	Version 2.14.0

Related CWEs

CWE-834

Excessive Iteration

The product performs an iteration or loop without sufficiently limiting the number of times that the loop is executed.

References (2)

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

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

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