VDB-104689 · CVE-2017-11546 · Nessus 106999

TiMidity++ 2.14.0 mid File readmidi.c insert_note_steps divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in TiMidity++ 2.14.0. This affects the function insert_note_steps of the file readmidi.c of the component mid File Handler. This manipulation causes divide by zero. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-11546. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in TiMidity++ 2.14.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function insert_note_steps of the file readmidi.c of the component mid File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The insert_note_steps function in readmidi.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevant when using the --background option.

The bug was discovered 07/30/2017. The weakness was shared 07/31/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-11546 since 07/22/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106999 (openSUSE Security Update : timidity (openSUSE-2018-208)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 170892 (OpenSUSE Security Update for timidity (openSUSE-SU-2018:0535-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 8 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (106999). The entries VDB-104690 and VDB-104692 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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TiMidity++

Version

2.14.0

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 106999
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : timidity (openSUSE-2018-208)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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07/22/2017 🔍
07/30/2017 +8 days 🔍
07/31/2017 +1 days 🔍
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08/01/2017 +1 days 🔍
02/24/2018 +207 days 🔍
02/26/2018 +2 days 🔍
11/02/2019 +614 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-11546 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11546
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104689
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/01/2017 08:53
Updated: 11/02/2019 16:42
Changes: 08/01/2017 08:53 (72), 11/02/2019 16:42 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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