Out-of-bounds Read Affecting mpg123 package, versions <1.25.6-1
Threat Intelligence
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- published9 May 2019
- disclosed9 May 2019
Introduced: 9 May 2019
CVE-2017-12839 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Debian:13 mpg123 to version 1.25.6-1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream mpg123 package and not the mpg123 package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:13 relevant fixed versions and status.
A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mp3 file.