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CVE-2017-14409: A buffer overflow was discovered in III_dequantize_sample in layer3.c in mpglibDBL, as used in MP3Gain vers...

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.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-14409 is a memory corruption flaw in MP3Gain 1.5.2’s MP3 processing code. A malicious or malformed MP3 file could crash the application and may allow code execution. Business risk is highest where MP3Gain processes files supplied by customers, partners, or public uploads.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation where MP3Gain handles files from outside the organization. Internal-only, manual use is lower urgency, but the possible code-execution impact justifies prompt inventory and replacement planning.

Technical view

The CVE describes a buffer overflow in III_dequantize_sample in layer3.c in mpglibDBL, as used by MP3Gain 1.5.2. The condition causes an out-of-bounds write. Published impact is remote denial of service or possible code execution; no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or fixed version is provided in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to hosts or workflows running MP3Gain 1.5.2, especially automated audio normalization pipelines that accept untrusted MP3 files. The source bundle does not identify other affected products, package names, or maintained branches.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle. The described attack surface is file parsing: risk depends on whether an attacker can get MP3Gain to process a crafted MP3 file.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The CVE record names MP3Gain 1.5.2 and function-level location, but provides no CVSS vector, CWE, affected CPEs, patch version, or exploitation confirmation. Avoid broad product assumptions without local package or source confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and remove MP3Gain 1.5.2 from untrusted file-processing paths.
  • Check MP3Gain, distro, and vendor guidance for fixed or patched builds.
  • Disable automated processing of externally supplied MP3 files until exposure is understood.
  • Run MP3Gain workloads with least privilege and process isolation where continued use is required.
  • Replace unsupported MP3Gain deployments with maintained audio-processing components.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems for MP3Gain 1.5.2 or bundled mpglibDBL use.
  • Map whether those systems process customer, partner, or public MP3 files.
  • Review package manager and software asset records for patched replacement versions.
  • Check application crash logs for MP3Gain failures during MP3 processing.
  • Confirm compensating controls isolate audio-processing jobs from sensitive systems.
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