Description
The Mem_File_Reader::read_avail function in Data_Reader.cpp in the Game_Music_Emu library (aka game-music-emu) 0.6.1 does not ensure a non-negative size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.
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 | game-music-emu | 0.6.2-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | game-music-emu | 0.6.2-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | game-music-emu | 0.6.2-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | game-music-emu | 0.6.0-3ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm1 | USN-4816-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | game-music-emu | 0.5.5-2ubuntu0.14.04.1+esm1 | USN-4816-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-4816-1 game-music-emu vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026