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.
Published: 2017-07-31
Score: 5.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-3165 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.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-05T18:12:40.364Z

Reserved: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2017-11549

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Status : Modified

Published: 2017-07-31T13:29:01.440

Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033

Link: CVE-2017-11549

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