Summary Information Access & Scientific Progress Acknowledges
This Medium article is a technical vulnerability disclosure documenting integer overflow in the dr_flac audio decoding library. The content contributes to human rights through free access to security research (Article 19, 26, 27), leveraging Medium's open publishing platform, though it does not explicitly engage human rights frameworks. The structural privacy intrusions from platform tracking (Article 12) and centralized editorial control partially offset the positive impact of information access.
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Weighted Mean
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Unweighted Mean
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Max
+0.39 Article 19
Min
-0.16 Article 12
Signal
8
No Data
23
Confidence
10%
Volatility
0.15 (Low)
Negative
1
Channels
E: 0.6S: 0.4
SETL
+0.09
Editorial-dominant
FW Ratio
50%
14 facts · 14 inferences
Evidence: High: 0 Medium: 4 Low: 4 No Data: 23
Theme Radar
Editorial Channel
What the content says
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium Advocacy Framing
Editorial
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SETL
+0.16
Content demonstrates freedom of expression through public technical disclosure of vulnerability research without censorship or editorial restriction.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Article published freely without apparent editorial restriction or censorship.
Content is marked isAccessibleForFree=true, making it accessible to broad audience.
Author byline and publication timestamp are clearly displayed.
Inferences
Free publication and dissemination of technical research demonstrates operative freedom of expression.
Medium's structure enables uninhibited sharing of information, though centralized moderation authority may limit user agency.
Vulnerability disclosure serves public interest in information access about software security.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Framing Advocacy
Editorial
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SETL
+0.17
Content contributes to scientific and cultural progress through documentation of software security research and vulnerability discovery methodology.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Article documents original security research and fuzzing techniques applied to audio library.
Published research is freely accessible to scientific community.
CVE identifier indicates formal documentation of vulnerability discovery.
Inferences
Vulnerability disclosure contributes to scientific progress in software security.
Free publication enables attribution and scholarly engagement with research.
Technical documentation supports collaborative advancement of cybersecurity knowledge.
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Article 26Education
Medium Framing Advocacy
Editorial
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SETL
+0.12
Content implicitly supports right to education through open dissemination of technical knowledge; vulnerability research and fuzzing education accessible to general audience.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Article explains fuzzing methodology and software vulnerability analysis techniques.
Content is freely published and accessible, supporting knowledge sharing.
Inferences
Vulnerability disclosure serves educational function by expanding technical knowledge in software security domain.
Free access model removes financial barriers to technical education.
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PreamblePreamble
Medium Framing
Editorial
-0.05
SETL
-0.10
Content focuses on technical vulnerability disclosure without explicit reference to human dignity, justice, or universal rights principles underlying the UDHR.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Article is published freely on Medium platform marked as isAccessibleForFree=true.
Content is a technical writeup on software vulnerability discovery.
Inferences
The free publication model supports universal access to technical knowledge, aligning with Preamble's emphasis on awareness.
Vulnerability disclosure lacks explicit framing around protecting human dignity or preventing harm to vulnerable populations.
ND
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
No observable content addressing inherent dignity, equality, or reason and conscience.
ND
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Low
Content does not address discrimination or distinction.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Medium platform provides basic semantic HTML structure enabling screen reader compatibility.
Inferences
Structural accessibility features reduce barriers to information access for users with disabilities.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No observable content addressing right to life, liberty, or personal security.
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Article 4No Slavery
No content addressing slavery or servitude.
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Article 5No Torture
No content addressing torture or cruel treatment.
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Article 6Legal Personhood
No content addressing right to recognition as person before law.
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Article 7Equality Before Law
No observable content addressing legal equality or protection against discrimination.
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Article 8Right to Remedy
No content addressing effective remedies for violations.
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Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No content addressing arbitrary arrest or detention.
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Article 10Fair Hearing
No observable content addressing fair trial or impartial hearing.
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Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No content addressing criminal liability or retroactive laws.
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Article 12Privacy
Low Practice
No editorial content addressing privacy rights.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Medium platform implements standard web analytics and ad tracking services.
Inferences
Tracking infrastructure constitutes structural privacy intrusion without explicit user consent mechanisms documented in provided content.
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Article 13Freedom of Movement
No content addressing freedom of movement.
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Article 14Asylum
No content addressing asylum or refuge.
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Article 15Nationality
No content addressing nationality.
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Article 16Marriage & Family
No content addressing marriage or family.
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Article 17Property
No observable content addressing property rights.
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Article 18Freedom of Thought
No content addressing freedom of thought, conscience, or religion.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
Low Practice
No content addressing peaceful assembly or association.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Medium platform contains structural elements enabling community discourse and collaborative engagement.
Inferences
Platform architecture facilitates formation of interest-based communities around technical topics.
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Article 21Political Participation
No content addressing political participation.
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Article 22Social Security
No observable content addressing social security or welfare rights.
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Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No content addressing work or fair labor conditions.
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Article 24Rest & Leisure
No observable content addressing rest and leisure.
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Article 25Standard of Living
Low Practice
No editorial content addressing health, welfare, or adequate living standards.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Article is freely accessible without paywall or subscription requirement.
Inferences
Free information access indirectly supports right to information relevant to health and welfare decision-making.
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Article 28Social & International Order
No observable content addressing social and international order.
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Article 29Duties to Community
No content addressing duties to community or limitations on rights.
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
No observable content addressing interpretation or limitations of UDHR.
Structural Channel
What the site does
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
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Privacy
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No domain-level privacy policy observable in provided content
Terms of Service
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No ToS details observable in provided content
Accessibility
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Article 2 Article 19
Medium platform provides basic semantic HTML structure and supports text scaling; modest positive structural support
Mission
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Article 19 Article 20
Medium's mission centers on democratizing publishing and enabling free expression; structural support for open discourse
Editorial Code
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No explicit editorial code observable in provided content
Ownership
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Article 19
Medium is owned by commercial entity; content moderation and editorial decisions remain centralized, limiting user agency in publication governance
Access Model
+0.10
Article 19 Article 25
Article marked isAccessibleForFree=true; free access to content without paywall supports information access rights
Ad/Tracking
-0.08
Article 12
Medium platform uses analytics and ad tracking; privacy intrusion observable through standard web trackers
+0.15
Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium Advocacy Framing
Structural
+0.15
Context Modifier
+0.18
SETL
+0.16
Medium platform structurally enables free expression through publishing infrastructure and free access model (isAccessibleForFree=true); platform mission centers on democratizing publishing; however, commercial ownership limits user agency in editorial governance.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
Low Practice
Structural
+0.10
Context Modifier
+0.08
SETL
ND
Medium platform structurally supports community formation and participation through its publishing model and comment/engagement features.
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Article 25Standard of Living
Low Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
+0.10
SETL
ND
Free access model (isAccessibleForFree=true) supports information access which broadly relates to health and welfare education.
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PreamblePreamble
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.08
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.10
Medium platform's free access model and accessibility support enable broad dissemination of technical knowledge; structural support for information sharing.
+0.05
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Low
Structural
+0.05
Context Modifier
+0.05
SETL
ND
Medium platform's accessibility features (semantic HTML, text scaling support) support non-discriminatory access.
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Article 26Education
Medium Framing Advocacy
Structural
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Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.12
Medium platform provides free educational access; structure enables knowledge sharing, though technical nature of content assumes some prerequisite knowledge.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Framing Advocacy
Structural
+0.05
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.17
Medium platform structurally supports dissemination of creative and scientific work through publishing infrastructure.
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Article 12Privacy
Low Practice
Structural
-0.08
Context Modifier
-0.08
SETL
ND
Medium platform uses analytics and ad tracking infrastructure, creating observable privacy intrusions through web trackers and data collection.
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Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
No structural elements specifically supporting or undermining equal dignity.
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Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No structural elements directly supporting this right; vulnerability disclosure indirectly relates to security.
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Article 4No Slavery
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 5No Torture
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 6Legal Personhood
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 7Equality Before Law
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 8Right to Remedy
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No structural signals relevant.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 13Freedom of Movement
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 14Asylum
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 15Nationality
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 16Marriage & Family
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 17Property
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 18Freedom of Thought
No structural signals relevant.
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Article 21Political Participation
No structural signals directly relevant to democratic participation.