CVE-2017-12912: The "mpglibDBL/layer3.c" file in MP3Gain 1.5.2.r2 has a vulnerability which results in a read access violation

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-12912 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting mp3gain. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The "mpglibDBL/layer3.c" file in MP3Gain 1.5.2.r2 has a vulnerability which results in a read access violation when opening a crafted MP3 file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mp3gain

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-07 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mp3gain mp3gain DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.2 r2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mp3gain || rpm -q mp3gain || mp3gain --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mp3gain sudo apt install mp3gain=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold mp3gain

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mp3gain sudo dnf downgrade mp3gain-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mp3gain

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-12912?

mp3gain: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-12912 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12912 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-12912 affect?

CVE-2017-12912 affects mp3gain. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The "mpglibDBL/layer3.c" file in MP3Gain 1.5.2.r2 has a vulnerability which results in a read access violation when opening a crafted MP3 file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-12912?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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