Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the abcmidi-yaps translator in abcmidi 20050101, and other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files that trigger the overflows during translation into PostScript.
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 | abcmidi | 20060422-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | abcmidi | 20060422-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | abcmidi | 20060422-1 | — |
| Debian 3.1 | abcmidi | 20050101-1sarge1 | DSA-1043-1 |
| Debian 3.0 | abcmidi | 17-1woody1 | DSA-1043-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-1043-1 abcmidi - buffer overflows Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026