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HIGH · 8.3

CVE-2017-12839

A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly...

Vulnerability Description

A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mp3 file.

CVSS Score

8.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Mpg123Mpg123<= 1.25.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12839?

CVE-2017-12839 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly...

How severe is CVE-2017-12839?

CVE-2017-12839 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12839?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mpg123 Mpg123.