Description
mpg123 0.59r allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a zero bitrate, which creates a negative frame size.
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 | mp3gain | 1.5.2-r2-6 | — |
| Debian 14 | mpg123 | 0.59r-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | mp3gain | 1.5.2-r2-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | mpg123 | 0.59r-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | mp3gain | 1.5.2-r2-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | mpg123 | 0.59r-1 | — |
References
- MDKSA-2003:078 vendor-advisory
- 20030116 Re[2]: Local/remote mpg123 exploit mailing-list
- CLA-2003:695 vendor-advisory
- 7875 third-party-advisory
- 6629 vdb-entry