What is the severity of CVE-2004-0991?

CVE-2004-0991 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0991?

To fix CVE-2004-0991, upgrade mpg123 to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically any version after 0.59s-r9.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0991?

CVE-2004-0991 affects users of mpg123 versions 0.59m, 0.59n, 0.59o, 0.59p, 0.59q, 0.59r, and 0.59s, as well as certain versions of SUSE Linux.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0991?

CVE-2004-0991 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

When was CVE-2004-0991 discovered?

CVE-2004-0991 was discovered in 2004 and is considered a legacy vulnerability in the context of modern software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0991

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

11/1/2005

19/1/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0991: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 11 2005(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in mpg123 before 0.59s-r9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via frame headers in MP2 or MP3 files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
mpg123	=0.59m
mpg123	=0.59n
mpg123	=0.59o
mpg123	=0.59p
mpg123	=0.59q
mpg123	=0.59r
mpg123	=0.59s
SUSE Linux	=8.0
SUSE Linux	=8.0
SUSE Linux	=8.1
SUSE Linux	=8.2
SUSE Linux	=9.0
SUSE Linux	=9.0
SUSE Linux	=9.1
SUSE Linux	=9.2

Remedy

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200501-14.xml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0991?
CVE-2004-0991 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0991?
To fix CVE-2004-0991, upgrade mpg123 to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically any version after 0.59s-r9.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0991?
CVE-2004-0991 affects users of mpg123 versions 0.59m, 0.59n, 0.59o, 0.59p, 0.59q, 0.59r, and 0.59s, as well as certain versions of SUSE Linux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0991?
CVE-2004-0991 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
When was CVE-2004-0991 discovered?
CVE-2004-0991 was discovered in 2004 and is considered a legacy vulnerability in the context of modern software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0991?
CVE-2004-0991 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0991?
To fix CVE-2004-0991, upgrade mpg123 to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically any version after 0.59s-r9.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0991?
CVE-2004-0991 affects users of mpg123 versions 0.59m, 0.59n, 0.59o, 0.59p, 0.59q, 0.59r, and 0.59s, as well as certain versions of SUSE Linux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0991?
CVE-2004-0991 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
When was CVE-2004-0991 discovered?
CVE-2004-0991 was discovered in 2004 and is considered a legacy vulnerability in the context of modern software.