CVE-2017-17446: Medium severity game-music-emu vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2017
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Updated

The MemFileReader::readavail function in DataReader.cpp in the GameMusicEmu library (aka game-music-emu) 0.6.1 does not ensure a non-negative size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Game-music-emu Project Game-music-emu=0.6.1

Event History

Dec 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17446?

CVE-2017-17446 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability due to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-17446?

To fix CVE-2017-17446, update the Game_Music_Emu library to a version beyond 0.6.1 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-17446?

CVE-2017-17446 specifically affects Game_Music_Emu version 0.6.1.

4

Can CVE-2017-17446 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-17446 can be exploited remotely by attacking the application with a specially crafted file.

5

What impact does CVE-2017-17446 have on applications?

The impact of CVE-2017-17446 is that it can lead to application crashes, resulting in a denial of service.

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