Debian update for mpg123



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-10573
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

mpg123 (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU100239

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10573

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within libmpg123 when decoding PCM. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger an out-of-bounds write leading to a heap corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Mitigation

Update mpg123 package to version 1.31.2-1+deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

mpg123 (Debian package): before 1.31.2-1+deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00224.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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