CVE-2017-12954 json
The gig::Region::GetSampleFromWavePool function in gig.cpp in libgig 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid me…
published 2017-08-28 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-4478
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.2%
- EPSS 4.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 90%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The gig::Region::GetSampleFromWavePool function in gig.cpp in libgig 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted gig file.
Patch / fix
- libgig Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 4.0.0-5
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2017-12954
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-42546)
- Published
Exploit prediction
4.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-42546 libgig 4.0.0 (LinuxSampler) - Multiple Vulnerabilities dos, 2017-08-23
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/42546/
exploit
-
seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/39
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-12954
- NVD CVE-2017-12954
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