CVE-2004-0982 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 19 Nov 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious MP3 file with a crafted URL 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-2004-0982?

CVE-2004-0982 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Nov 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 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0982?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mpg123 Mpg123.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0982?

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-2004-0982 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0982 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0982, DSA-578-1, GHSA-j759-7prh-q6f5.