CVE-2017-5665: The splt_cue_export_to_file function in cue.c in libmp3splt 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-5665 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting libmp3splt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The splt_cue_export_to_file function in cue.c in libmp3splt 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2017-03-01
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

2017-03-01 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:21 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-2017-5665?

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

Is CVE-2017-5665 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5665 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-2017-5665 affect?

CVE-2017-5665 affects libmp3splt. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The splt_cue_export_to_file function in cue.c in libmp3splt 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-5665?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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