CVE-2017-12911 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack memory corruption in MP3Gain allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted MP3 file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-12911?
CVE-2017-12911 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The "apetag.c" file in MP3Gain 1.5.2.r2 has a vulnerability which results in a stack memory corruption when opening a crafted MP3 file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12911?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mp3gain Mp3gain.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12911?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-12911 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12911 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-12911, GHSA-pcxq-3gp4-mqxx.