CVE-2017-7605: aacplusenc.c in HE-AAC+ Codec (aka libaacplus) 2.0.2 has an assertion failure, which might allow remote attack

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-7605 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting libaacplus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

aacplusenc.c in HE-AAC+ Codec (aka libaacplus) 2.0.2 has an assertion failure, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.

Why this priority

High severity
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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-617
Published	2017-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libaacplus project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-09 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libaacplus project libaacplus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libaacplus sudo apt install libaacplus=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold libaacplus

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

dnf --showduplicates list libaacplus sudo dnf downgrade libaacplus-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add libaacplus

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-2017-7605?

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

Is CVE-2017-7605 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7605 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-2017-7605 affect?

CVE-2017-7605 affects libaacplus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). aacplusenc.c in HE-AAC+ Codec (aka libaacplus) 2.0.2 has an assertion failure, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted audio file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-7605?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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