CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0865

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2003-0865 involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the readstring function of httpget.c for mpg123 versions 0.59r and 0.59s. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute code remotely, posing a significant threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of mpg123 to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in readstring of httpget.c for mpg123 0.59r and 0.59s allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request.

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