CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0982

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow vulnerability in the getauthfromURL function in httpget.c in mpg123 before version 0.59s and mpg123 0.59r. An attacker can remotely or locally execute arbitrary code via an mp3 file containing a long string before the @ sign in a URL.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization includes the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or further spread of the attack within the network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update mpg123 to a version newer than 0.59s, which includes a fix for this vulnerability. Also avoid playing mp3 files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the getauthfromURL function in httpget.c in mpg123 pre0.59s and mpg123 0.59r could allow remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via an mp3 file that contains a long string before the @ (at sign) in a URL.

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