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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in mp3splt 2.6.2 and classified as problematic. This affects the function free_options of the file options_manager.c. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-5851. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in mp3splt 2.6.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function free_options of the file options_manager.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 02/01/2017. The weakness was shared 03/01/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-5851 since 02/01/2017. 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 28 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96002†). The entry VDB-97428 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

• mp3splt

Version

• 2.6.2

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/01/2017 🔍
02/01/2017 +0 days 🔍
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03/01/2017 +28 days 🔍
03/01/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/02/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/03/2020 +1281 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5851 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5851
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97429
SecurityFocus: 96002 - Mp3splt 'free_options()' Function Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5851 - mp3splt - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2017 10:02
Updated: 09/03/2020 11:28
Changes: 03/02/2017 10:02 (59), 09/03/2020 11:28 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:649:103

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