mpg123 'utf8_ascii()' ID3 Data Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	44470
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Oct 27 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Oct 27 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	Jakub Bogusz
Vulnerable:	mpg123 mpg123 1.12.4
Not Vulnerable:	mpg123 mpg123 1.12.5

mpg123 'utf8_ascii()' ID3 Data Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

mpg123 is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly bounds-check user-supplied data.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user running the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

mpg123 1.12.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

mpg123 'utf8_ascii()' ID3 Data Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

mpg123 'utf8_ascii()' ID3 Data Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
A vendor patch is available. Please see the references for more information.

mpg123 'utf8_ascii()' ID3 Data Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• mpg123 Home Page (mpg123)
  
• New Version announcement (mpg123)