CVE-2017-15221: ASX to MP3 converter 3.1.3.7.2010.11.05 has a buffer overflow via a crafted M3U file, a related issue to CVE-2

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-15221 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting asx to mp3 converter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ASX to MP3 converter 3.1.3.7.2010.11.05 has a buffer overflow via a crafted M3U file, a related issue to CVE-2009-1324.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-10-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: asx to mp3 converter project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-16 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

asx to mp3 converter project asx to mp3 converter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.3.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.3.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy asx-to-mp3-converter || rpm -q asx-to-mp3-converter || asx-to-mp3-converter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison asx-to-mp3-converter sudo apt install asx-to-mp3-converter=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.3.7> sudo apt-mark hold asx-to-mp3-converter

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

dnf --showduplicates list asx-to-mp3-converter sudo dnf downgrade asx-to-mp3-converter-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.3.7> sudo dnf versionlock add asx-to-mp3-converter

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: ASX to MP3 3.1.3.7 - '.m3u' Local Buffer Overflow

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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-2017-15221?

asx to mp3 converter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-15221 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15221 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-2017-15221 affect?

CVE-2017-15221 affects asx to mp3 converter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). ASX to MP3 converter 3.1.3.7.2010.11.05 has a buffer overflow via a crafted M3U file, a related issue to CVE-2009-1324.

How urgent is CVE-2017-15221?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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