CVE-2004-0805 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious MP3 or MP2 files in mpg123.
- 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-2004-0805?
CVE-2004-0805 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published on 20 Oct 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
Buffer overflow in layer2.c in mpg123 0.59r and possibly mpg123 0.59s allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain (1) mp3 or (2) mp2 file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0805?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server, Mpg123 Mpg123.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0805?
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-2004-0805 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0805 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0805, DSA-564-1, GHSA-hqgq-rv4f-6j99.