Description
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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | timidity | 2.14.0-4 | — |
| Debian 13 | timidity | 2.14.0-4 | — |
| Debian 12 | timidity | 2.14.0-4 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | timidity | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | timidity | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | timidity | 2.15.0-2.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11462-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11462-1 timidity-2.15.0-2.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026