CVE-2017-11547 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-11547: The resample_gauss function in resample.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevant when using the --background option. NOTE: the TiMidity++ README.alsaseq documentation suggests a s

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-11547 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

timidity→ fixed in2.14.0-4urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y timidity

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

timidity→ fixed in2.14.0-4urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y timidity

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

timidity→ fixed in2.14.0-4urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y timidity

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