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CVE-2007-0578

First published: Tue Jan 30 2007(Updated: )

The http_open function in httpget.c in mpg123 before 0.64 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by closing the HTTP connection early.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
mpg123=0.59m
mpg123=0.59n
mpg123=0.59o
mpg123=0.59p
mpg123=0.59q
mpg123=0.59r
mpg123=0.59s
mpg123=0.62
mpg123=0.63
mpg123=pre0.59s
mpg123=pre0.59s_r11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0578?

    CVE-2007-0578 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0578?

    To fix CVE-2007-0578, upgrade to mpg123 version 0.64 or later.

  • Which versions of mpg123 are affected by CVE-2007-0578?

    CVE-2007-0578 affects mpg123 versions before 0.64, including 0.59m, 0.59n, 0.59o, 0.59p, 0.59q, 0.59r, 0.59s, 0.62, and 0.63.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2007-0578 enable?

    CVE-2007-0578 allows remote attackers to cause an infinite loop leading to denial of service.

  • Is CVE-2007-0578 specific to certain operating systems?

    CVE-2007-0578 is related to the mpg123 application and is not specific to any operating system.

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