CVE-2018-10776: The getbits function in mpglibDBL/common.c in mp3gain through 1.5.2-r2 allows remote attackers to cause a deni

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-10776?

mp3gain: upgrade to newer than 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-10776 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10776 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-10776 affect?

CVE-2018-10776 affects mp3gain. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The getbits function in mpglibDBL/common.c in mp3gain through 1.5.2-r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-10776 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mp3gain. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The getbits function in mpglibDBL/common.c in mp3gain through 1.5.2-r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2018-05-07
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

2018-05-07 07:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mp3gain mp3gain UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5.2 · 1.5.2 rc1 · 1.5.2 rc2

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mp3gain

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mp3gain

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2018-10776?

mp3gain: upgrade to newer than 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-10776 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10776 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-2018-10776 affect?

CVE-2018-10776 affects mp3gain. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The getbits function in mpglibDBL/common.c in mp3gain through 1.5.2-r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

How urgent is CVE-2018-10776?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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