Buffer overflow in the getauthfromURL function in httpget.c in mpg123 pre0.59s and mpg123 0.59r could allow remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via an mp3 file that contains a long string before the @ (at sign) in a URL.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade mpg123 | Jul 30, 2024 | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade mpg123-nasUpgrade mpg123-esoundUpgrade mpg123 | Dec 10, 2025 | Oct 23, 2004 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade media-sound/mpg123. | Oct 30, 2017 | Feb 9, 2005 |
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