Divide By Zero Affecting timidity package, versions <2.14.0-4
Threat Intelligence
The probability is the direct output of the EPSS model, and conveys an overall sense of the threat of exploitation in the wild. The percentile measures the EPSS probability relative to all known EPSS scores. Note: This data is updated daily, relying on the latest available EPSS model version. Check out the EPSS documentation for more details.
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- published16 Oct 2026
- disclosed31 Jul 2017
Introduced: 31 Jul 2017
CVE-2017-11546 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Echo:latest timidity to version 2.14.0-4 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream timidity package and not the timidity package as distributed by Echo.
See How to fix? for Echo:latest relevant fixed versions and status.
The insert_note_steps function in readmidi.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: a crash might be relevant when using the --background option.