CVE-2019-14247 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger an out-of-bounds write via a malicious MP3 file, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-14247?
CVE-2019-14247 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jul 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The scan() function in mad.c in mpg321 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds write via a zero bitrate in an MP3 file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14247?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mpg321 Project Mpg321.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14247?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-14247 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14247 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-14247, GHSA-m9vf-222p-8grm, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-14247.