CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0577

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

mpg123 version 0.59r allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a zero bitrate, leading to a negative frame size.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt system operations and execute malicious code, posing a significant security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of mpg123 to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for suspicious activity.

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Original NVD description (English source)

mpg123 0.59r allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a zero bitrate, which creates a negative frame size.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS