CVE-2012-5917: SnackAmp 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5917 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting snackamp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SnackAmp 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in an aiff file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2012-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tom wilkason

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-11-17 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tom wilkason snackamp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison snackamp sudo apt install snackamp=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.3> sudo apt-mark hold snackamp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list snackamp sudo dnf downgrade snackamp-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add snackamp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SnackAmp 3.1.3 - '.aiff' Denial of Service

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-5917?

snackamp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5917 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5917 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-2012-5917 affect?

CVE-2012-5917 affects snackamp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). SnackAmp 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in an aiff file.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5917?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

References

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