CVE-2017-17446: The Mem_File_Reader::read_avail function in Data_Reader.cpp in the Game_Music_Emu library (aka game-music-emu)

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-17446 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting game-music-emu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Mem_File_Reader::read_avail function in Data_Reader.cpp in the Game_Music_Emu library (aka game-music-emu) 0.6.1 does not ensure a non-negative size, 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	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-681
Published	2017-12-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: game-music-emu project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-06 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

game-music-emu project game-music-emu DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy game-music-emu || rpm -q game-music-emu || game-music-emu --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison game-music-emu sudo apt install game-music-emu=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.1> sudo apt-mark hold game-music-emu

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

dnf --showduplicates list game-music-emu sudo dnf downgrade game-music-emu-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.1> sudo dnf versionlock add game-music-emu

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-2017-17446?

game-music-emu: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17446 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17446 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-2017-17446 affect?

CVE-2017-17446 affects game-music-emu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Mem_File_Reader::read_avail function in Data_Reader.cpp in the Game_Music_Emu library (aka game-music-emu) 0.6.1 does not ensure a non-negative size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a c

How urgent is CVE-2017-17446?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-9961 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE MITIGATE game-music-emu before 0.6.1 mishandles unspecified integer values.
CVE-2016-9960 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE MITIGATE game-music-emu before 0.6.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (divide by zero and process crash)

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