CVE-2017-12839

mpg123: heap-based buffer over-read in function getbits insrc/libmpg123/getbits.h

Published May 9, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 8.3 High EPSS 2.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mp3 file.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-4376 A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mp3 file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4806-1 mpg123 vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:51 PM
Reserved
Aug 11, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 9, 2019, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:04 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 11, 2017, 12:00 AM