VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-11549

CVSS score5.5 MEDIUM

EPSS probability0.96%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2017-07-31

Last modified2026-06-17

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

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-834: Excessive Iteration

Primary references

cve@mitre.org — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory