Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2322980

First published: Thu Oct 31 2024(Updated: )

There's a out-of-bounds write issue in mpg123, the vulnerability is located when handling crafted streams. During the decoding of PCM the libmpg123 may write past the end of a heap located buffer, as consequence heap corruption may happen and arbitrary code execution is not discarded. The complexity required to exploit this flaw is considered high as the payload needs to be validated by the MPEG decoder and by the PCM synth before being executed. Additionally to successfully execute the attack,the user needs to scan through the stream making web live stream content (such as web radios) a very unlikely attack vector.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
mpg123

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2322980?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2322980 is considered high due to the potential for heap corruption and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2322980?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2322980, update to the latest patched version of mpg123 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of mpg123 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2322980?

    All versions of mpg123 prior to the patched release are potentially affected by REDHAT-BUG-2322980.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-2322980 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2322980 can be exploited remotely through crafted streams that trigger the out-of-bounds write condition.

  • What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2322980?

    The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2322980 include heap corruption leading to arbitrary code execution, which can compromise system security.

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