cve/2017/CVE-2017-11549.md

### [CVE-2017-11549](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-11549)
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### Description

The play_midi function in playmidi.c in TiMidity++ 2.14.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (large loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted mid file. NOTE: CPU consumption might be relevant when using the --background option.

### POC

#### Reference
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/83

#### Github
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