CVE-2021-34085

Read access violation in the III_dequantize_sample function in mpglibDBL/layer3.c in mp3gain through 1.5.2-r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of…

published May 11, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A seemingly innocent read access violation could lead to a frustrating crash! Attackers may leverage this flaw in mp3gain to disrupt your application. 🔥 Think of this like a barista who suddenly forgets how to make your favorite drink. One wrong step in the process, and the whole cafe may grind to a halt, leaving customers (or users) waiting impatiently. If exploited, this vulnerability could cause your application to crash, leading to downtime and disruption. While it may not expose sensitive data, the resulting denial of service is absolutely devastating for user experience and system reliability.

Put simply

Think of this like a barista who suddenly forgets how to make your favorite drink. One wrong step in the process, and the whole cafe may grind to a halt, leaving customers (or users) waiting impatiently. The vulnerability arises from an access violation in the III_dequantize_sample function located in mpglibDBL/layer3.c, which can be triggered by remote attackers, potentially leading to application crashes.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause your application to crash, leading to downtime and disruption. While it may not expose sensitive data, the resulting denial of service is absolutely devastating for user experience and system reliability. To mitigate this issue, ensure your application is updated to the latest version that addresses this flaw. Regularly monitor and maintain your software dependencies for any updates. Don't forget to test your application thoroughly after making changes! You've got this! Staying proactive about updates keeps your application running smoothly and your users happy! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01893 · 79.4th percentile
Published
2022-05-11T17:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAY 17:34Z
    Read access violation in the III_dequantize_sample function in mpglibDBL/layer3.c in mp3gain through 1.5.2-r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of…
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