MP3Gain 1.5.2.r2 apetag.c MP3 File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MP3Gain 1.5.2.r2 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file apetag.c. Performing a manipulation as part of MP3 File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-12911. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MP3Gain 1.5.2.r2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file apetag.c. The manipulation as part of a MP3 File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The "apetag.c" file in MP3Gain 1.5.2.r2 has a vulnerability which results in a stack memory corruption when opening a crafted MP3 file.

The bug was discovered 08/17/2017. The weakness was shared 09/07/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at drive.google.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-12911 since 08/17/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 21 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entry VDB-106180 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

08/17/2017 🔍
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09/07/2017 +21 days 🔍
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09/08/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/13/2019 +796 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: drive.google.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12911 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12911
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106179
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2017 09:08
Updated: 11/13/2019 11:58
Changes: 09/08/2017 09:08 (51), 11/13/2019 11:58 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:F87:103

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