CVE-2017-14412 Memory corruption in n/a
An invalid memory write in the mpglibDBL library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a segmentation fault.
- 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-2017-14412?
CVE-2017-14412 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
An invalid memory write was discovered in copy_mp in interface.c in mpglibDBL, as used in MP3Gain version 1.5.2. The vulnerability causes a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly unspecified other impact.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14412?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mp3gain Mp3gain.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14412?
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-2017-14412 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14412 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14412, GHSA-jhxc-486q-x8hm.