CVE-2003-0577 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published 17 Jul 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious MP3 file with zero bitrate.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2003-0577?

CVE-2003-0577 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0577?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mpg123 Mpg123.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0577?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2003-0577 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0577 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0577, GHSA-4p3c-rrcv-8gx9.