CVE-2017-1000418: The WildMidi_Open function in WildMIDI since commit d8a466829c67cacbb1700beded25c448d99514e5 allows remote att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-1000418?

wildmidi: upgrade to newer than 0.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-1000418 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000418 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-2017-1000418 affect?

CVE-2017-1000418 affects wildmidi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The WildMidi_Open function in WildMIDI since commit d8a466829c67cacbb1700beded25c448d99514e5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact v

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-1000418?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-1000418 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting wildmidi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WildMidi_Open function in WildMIDI since commit d8a466829c67cacbb1700beded25c448d99514e5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mindwerks

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-02 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mindwerks wildmidi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wildmidi

Note

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

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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-2017-1000418?

wildmidi: upgrade to newer than 0.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-1000418 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000418 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-2017-1000418 affect?

CVE-2017-1000418 affects wildmidi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The WildMidi_Open function in WildMIDI since commit d8a466829c67cacbb1700beded25c448d99514e5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact v

How urgent is CVE-2017-1000418?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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