Package: wnpp Severity: wishlist Owner: [email protected] X-Debbugs-Cc: [email protected]
* Package name : mp3rgain Version : 1.5.0 Upstream Contact: M-Igashi <[email protected]> * URL : https://github.com/M-Igashi/mp3rgain * License : MIT Programming Lang: Rust Description : Lossless MP3 volume adjustment - a modern mp3gain replacement mp3rgain is a modern, memory-safe replacement for the classic mp3gain tool, written in Rust. It adjusts MP3 volume without re-encoding by modifying the global_gain field in each frame's side information, preserving audio quality while achieving permanent volume changes. Features: - Lossless and reversible volume adjustment - ReplayGain track and album analysis - Full command-line compatibility with original mp3gain - Support for MP3, AAC/M4A formats - Memory-safe implementation Relationship to mp3gain: mp3gain (1.6.2) is currently available in Debian repositories. However, according to the Debian Security Tracker, it has multiple known security vulnerabilities including CVE-2023-49356 (stack buffer overflow, unpatched). mp3rgain is a separate package that provides a memory-safe alternative: - Written in Rust with compile-time memory safety guarantees - Uses symphonia (pure Rust) for audio decoding instead of C libraries - Implements APE tag handling in safe Rust - Maintains full CLI compatibility with the original mp3gain This is intended as a complementary package, not a replacement for mp3gain. Users who prefer a memory-safe implementation can choose mp3rgain. Prior Communication: I contacted the current mp3gain Debian maintainer (Scott Hardin) via email on 2026-01-21 to discuss potential collaboration or coexistence. After waiting one week with no response, I am proceeding with this ITP. Packaging Notes: This package is published on crates.io (https://crates.io/crates/mp3rgain) and can be built using debcargo. Pre-built .deb packages are also available from GitHub releases for testing. I intend to maintain this package with the Debian Rust Team. If you are interested in co-maintaining or sponsoring, please contact me.
