CVE-2018-10777 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 7 May 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in mp3gain allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially 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-2018-10777?

CVE-2018-10777 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2018. 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

Buffer overflow in the WriteMP3GainAPETag function in apetag.c in mp3gain through 1.5.2-r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10777?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mp3gain Mp3gain.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10777?

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-2018-10777 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10777 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-10777, GHSA-p8hf-295h-cc7v.