CVE-2017-12678 is a pointer-to-cast vulnerability in TagLib 1.11.1's rebuildAggregateFrames function, affecting Debian Linux and TagLib itself. This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) can be triggered remotely with low attack complexity via a crafted audio file, potentially leading to denial of service or other unspecified impacts including high confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.11.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:taglib:taglib:1.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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.
Aug 8, 2017taglib: Incorrect cast in rebuildAggregateFrames function
Aug 8, 2017