Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 31, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-11547
CVE-2017-11547
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.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:timidity\+\+_project:timidity\+\+:2.14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:timidity\+\+_project:timidity\+\+:2.14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: =2.14.0
Patches
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References
1- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
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