How severe is CVE-2017-12911?

CVE-2017-12911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12911 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12911?

CVE-2017-12911 affects Mp3gain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12911?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-12911 published?

CVE-2017-12911 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12911

CVE-2017-12911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mp3gain with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Mp3gain
Published: 2017-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12911?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-12911?: CVE-2017-12911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12911 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12911?: CVE-2017-12911 affects Mp3gain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12911?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12911 published?: CVE-2017-12911 was published on 2017-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mp3gain:mp3gain:1.5.2:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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