Use After Free in Mp3splt Project

CVE-2017-5666

The free_options function in options_manager.c in mp3splt 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free and crash) via a crafted file.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.009 (57.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5666?
CVE-2017-5666 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mp3splt Project, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-03-01.
How severe is CVE-2017-5666?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-5666 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.