CVE-2017-12678

8.8 HIGH
Published: August 08, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

In TagLib 1.11.1, the rebuildAggregateFrames function in id3v2framefactory.cpp has a pointer to cast vulnerability, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/issues/829
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/pull/831
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00020.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/commit/cb9f07d9dcd791b63e622da43f7b232adaec0a9a
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/issues/829
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/taglib/taglib/pull/831
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00020.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.2%
80th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

taglib debian