CVE-2012-2107: Integer overflow in the main function in util/lpci_main.c in Csound before 5.17.2, when converting a file, all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-2107?

csound: upgrade to newer than 5.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-2107 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2107 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-2107 affect?

CVE-2012-2107 affects csound. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Integer overflow in the main function in util/lpci_main.c in Csound before 5.17.2, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-2107?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2012-2107 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting csound. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in the main function in util/lpci_main.c in Csound before 5.17.2, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.7% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2014-02-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: csounds

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-02-04 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

csounds csound UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.17 · 5.10 · 5.10.1 · 5.11 · 5.11.1 · 5.12 · 5.12.1 · 5.12.3

Fixed in: newer than 5.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy csound || rpm -q csound || csound --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade csound

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade csound

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-2107?

csound: upgrade to newer than 5.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-2107 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2107 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-2107 affect?

CVE-2012-2107 affects csound. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Integer overflow in the main function in util/lpci_main.c in Csound before 5.17.2, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

How urgent is CVE-2012-2107?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2012-2108 HIGH 9.3 UPGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in the main function in util/lpci_main.c in Csound before 5.17.2, when converting
CVE-2012-2106 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Integer overflow in the pv_import function in util/pv_import.c in Csound 5.16.6, when converting a file, allow
CVE-2012-0270 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Csound before 5.16.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

References

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