CVE-2017-14409 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the mpglibDBL library allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted MP3 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-2017-14409?
CVE-2017-14409 is a high-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 buffer overflow was discovered in III_dequantize_sample in layer3.c in mpglibDBL, as used in MP3Gain version 1.5.2. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which leads to remote denial of service or possibly code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14409?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mp3gain Mp3gain.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14409?
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-2017-14409 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14409 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14409, GHSA-6h9x-jh29-v4mq.