Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-16898
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-9264.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-16898
- cpe:2.3:a:libming:libming:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-16898
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 25 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-16898
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-16898
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-16898
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00014.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1240-1] ming security update
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https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/75
global buffer overflow in printMP3Headers · Issue #75 · libming/libming · GitHubIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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