CVE-2017-14408: A stack-based buffer over-read was discovered in dct36 in layer3.c in mpglibDBL, as used in MP3Gain version 1.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-14408 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.

A stack-based buffer over-read was discovered in dct36 in layer3.c in mpglibDBL, as used in MP3Gain version 1.5.2. The vulnerability causes an application crash, which leads to remote denial of service.

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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2017-09-13
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

2017-09-13 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mp3gain mp3gain DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.2

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-2017-14408?

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

Is CVE-2017-14408 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14408 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-2017-14408 affect?

CVE-2017-14408 affects mp3gain. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A stack-based buffer over-read was discovered in dct36 in layer3.c in mpglibDBL, as used in MP3Gain version 1.5.2. The vulnerability causes an application crash, which leads to remote denial of service.

How urgent is CVE-2017-14408?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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