CVE-2003-0969 Other in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious MP3 file exploiting a format string vulnerability in mpg321.

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-2003-0969?

CVE-2003-0969 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. 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

mpg321 0.2.10 allows remote attackers to overwrite memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via an mp3 file that passes certain strings to the printf function, possibly triggering a format string vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0969?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mpg321 Mpg321.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0969?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2003-0969 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0969 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0969, DSA-411, GHSA-4h5r-vjx5-6qc2.

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