Is CVE-2017-15046 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-15046 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-15046 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2017-15046 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15046?

CVE-2017-15046 has a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-15046

CWE-119Published: October 6, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

LAME 3.99.5, 3.99.4, 3.98.4, 3.98.2, 3.98 and 3.97 have a stack-based buffer overflow in unpack_read_samples in frontend/get_audio.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-9412.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-15046 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 5.5.

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