CVE-2017-15185: plugins/ogg.c in Libmp3splt 0.9.2 calls the libvorbis vorbis_block_clear function with uninitialized data upon

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-15185 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting libmp3splt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

plugins/ogg.c in Libmp3splt 0.9.2 calls the libvorbis vorbis_block_clear function with uninitialized data upon detection of invalid input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2017-10-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libmp3splt project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-09 05:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libmp3splt project libmp3splt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libmp3splt || rpm -q libmp3splt || libmp3splt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libmp3splt sudo apt install libmp3splt=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.2> sudo apt-mark hold libmp3splt

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

dnf --showduplicates list libmp3splt sudo dnf downgrade libmp3splt-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.2> sudo dnf versionlock add libmp3splt

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-15185?

libmp3splt: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-15185 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15185 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-2017-15185 affect?

CVE-2017-15185 affects libmp3splt. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). plugins/ogg.c in Libmp3splt 0.9.2 calls the libvorbis vorbis_block_clear function with uninitialized data upon detection of invalid input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-15185?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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