NULL pointer dereference in Mp3splt Project
CVE-2017-5851
The free_options function in options_manager.c in mp3splt 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: this typically has no risk; this crash of this command-line program has no further consequences for availability.
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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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.009 (59.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 59th percentile — 59.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.009 · newest: 0.009 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Mp3splt Project — versions 2.6.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/96002 (vdb-entry)
- blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/02/01/mp3splt-null-pointer-dereference-in-free_option… (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5851?
- CVE-2017-5851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mp3splt Project, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-03-01.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5851?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-5851 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.