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.
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
- Mp3splt_project Mp3splt — versions 2.6.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
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.