CVE-2017-9258: The TDStretch::processSamples function in source/SoundTouch/TDStretch.cpp in SoundTouch 1.9.2 allows remote at

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MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-9258 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting soundtouch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The TDStretch::processSamples function in source/SoundTouch/TDStretch.cpp in SoundTouch 1.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted wav file.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
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	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-835
Published	2017-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: surina

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-27 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

surina soundtouch DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison soundtouch sudo apt install soundtouch=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.2> sudo apt-mark hold soundtouch

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

dnf --showduplicates list soundtouch sudo dnf downgrade soundtouch-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.2> sudo dnf versionlock add soundtouch

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: SoundTouch 1.9.2 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2017-9258?

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

Is CVE-2017-9258 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9258 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-2017-9258 affect?

CVE-2017-9258 affects soundtouch. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The TDStretch::processSamples function in source/SoundTouch/TDStretch.cpp in SoundTouch 1.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted wav file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-9258?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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