Heap-based Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in TiMidity++ 2.14.0

CVE-2017-11547 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

The resample_gauss function in resample.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevant when using the --background option. NOTE: the TiMidity++ README.alsaseq documentation suggests a setuid-root installation.

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