CVE-2017-12839 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in mpg123 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted MP3 file.
- 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-2017-12839?
CVE-2017-12839 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 May 2019. 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
A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mp3 file.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12839?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mpg123 Mpg123.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12839?
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-2017-12839 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12839 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-12839, GHSA-gv4j-f4j9-qr3q, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-12839.