Is CVE-2017-11552 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2017-11552, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-11552 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-11552 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-11552?

CVE-2017-11552 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-11552

CWE-119Published: August 1, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

mpg321.c in mpg321 0.3.2-1 does not properly manage memory for use with libmad 0.15.1b, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption seen in a crash in the mad_decoder_run function in decoder.c in libmad) via a crafted MP3 file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-11552 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-11552. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.