Vulnerability Description
id3_utf16_deserialize() in utf16.c in libid3tag through 0.15.1b misparses ID3v2 tags encoded in UTF-16 with an odd number of bytes, triggering an endless loop allocating memory until an OOM condition is reached, leading to denial-of-service (DoS).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Underbit | Libid3Tag | <= 0.15.1b |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=304913Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=162647Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://sources.debian.org/patches/libid3tag/0.15.1b-13/10_utf16.dpatch/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=304913Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=162647Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://sources.debian.org/patches/libid3tag/0.15.1b-13/10_utf16.dpatch/PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2779?
CVE-2004-2779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). id3_utf16_deserialize() in utf16.c in libid3tag through 0.15.1b misparses ID3v2 tags encoded in UTF-16 with an odd number of bytes, triggering an endless loop allocating memory until an OOM condition ...
How severe is CVE-2004-2779?
CVE-2004-2779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Underbit Libid3Tag.