CVE-2003-0865 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the mpg123 MP3 player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0865?
CVE-2003-0865 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Oct 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0865?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mpg123 Mpg123.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0865?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0865 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0865 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0865, DSA-435, GHSA-f96j-qf54-qvww.