CVE-2017-11550

Description

The id3_ucs4_length function in ucs4.c in libid3tag 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL Pointer Dereference and application crash) via a crafted mp3 file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/85 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11550?
CVE-2017-11550 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11550?
To fix CVE-2017-11550, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-11550 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-11550 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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