Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the (1) abc_MIDI_drum and (2) abc_MIDI_gchord functions in load_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ABC.
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 | libmodplug | 1:0.8.8.4-4 | — |
| Debian 13 | libmodplug | 1:0.8.8.4-4 | — |
| Debian 12 | libmodplug | 1:0.8.8.4-4 | — |
| Debian 7 | libmodplug | 1:0.8.8.4-3+deb7u1+git20130828 | DSA-2751-1 |
| Debian 6.0 | libmodplug | 1:0.8.8.1-1+squeeze2+git20130828 | DSA-2751-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | libmodplug | 0.8.9.0+git20170610.f6dd59a-15.4.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:1441-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | libmodplug | 0.8.9.0+git20170610.f6dd59a-15.4.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:1441-1 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-2751-1 libmodplug - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:1441-1 Security update for libmodplug SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- DSA-2751 vendor-advisory
- http://blog.scrt.ch/2013/07/24/vlc-abc-parsing-seems-to-be-a-ctf-challenge/
- 54388 third-party-advisory
- [oss-security] 20130809 Re: CVE Request - LibModPlug <=0.8.8.4 multiple heap overflow mailing-list
- 61714 vdb-entry
- 54695 third-party-advisory