CVE-2017-14407 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer over-read in MP3Gain allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted audio files.

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-2017-14407?

CVE-2017-14407 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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

A stack-based buffer over-read was discovered in filterYule in gain_analysis.c in MP3Gain version 1.5.2. The vulnerability causes an application crash, which leads to remote denial of service.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14407?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mp3gain Mp3gain.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14407?

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-2017-14407 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14407 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14407, GHSA-8g2w-fqgg-h73v.

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