CVE-2026-11315: dr_libs dr_mp3 out-of-bounds read in frame parsing

CVE-2026-11315 · Severity: medium · CVSS 4.3 · Published 2026-11-10

dr_libs is a popular single-file audio decoding library used in games and media applications. A malicious MP3 file can trigger an out-of-bounds read in the dr_mp3 decoder during frame initialization, potentially allowing an attacker to read memory beyond the allocated buffer. This could expose sensitive data from memory when an application processes a specially crafted audio file.

Technologies: Mackron Dr Libs. Vendors: Mackron.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-11315 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-11315 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-11315?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 4.3, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Mackron Dr Libs 0.7.3.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-11315?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-11315 attacked?
It is attacked over the network or with local access, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-11315?
Check whether you run Mackron Dr Libs at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in drmp3_init_internal when parsing MPEG frame side information. A truncated MP3 frame causes the bitstream parser to advance past the allocated frame buffer, allowing subsequent reads of the Xing/Info tag identifier to access memory outside the heap-allocated region. The vulnerability is triggered via a malicious MP3 file processed without user interaction restrictions, requiring only network/local file delivery.

Affected products

  • mackron dr_libs 0.7.3

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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