Description
Buffer overflow in mikmod 3.1.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an archive file that contains a file with a long filename.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | mikmod | 3.1.6-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | mikmod | 3.1.6-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | mikmod | 3.1.6-6 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | mikmod | 3.1.6-4woody3 | DSA-320 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 4 | mikmod +1 | 3.1.6-32.EL4 | RHSA-2005:506 |
| RHEL 3 | mikmod +1 | 3.1.6-22.EL3 | RHSA-2005:506 |
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2005:506 Red Hat Security Advisory: mikmod security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-320 mikmod - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-320 vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10194 vdb-entry signature
- RHSA-2005:506 vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:647 vdb-entry signature