VDB-104572 · CVE-2017-9545 · Qualys 276886

mpg123 1.24.0 MP3 File src/libmpg123/id3.c next_text memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in mpg123 1.24.0. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is the function next_text in the library src/libmpg123/id3.c of the component MP3 File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-9545. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in mpg123 1.24.0. This vulnerability affects the function next_text in the library src/libmpg123/id3.c of the component MP3 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The next_text function in src/libmpg123/id3.c in mpg123 1.24.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted mp3 file.

The bug was discovered 07/26/2017. The weakness was disclosed 07/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-9545 since 06/11/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276886 (Fedora Security Update for mpg123 (FEDORA-2017-c89d94d812)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-103366 and VDB-105913 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for mpg123 FEDORA-2017-c89d94d812
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06/11/2017 🔍
07/26/2017 +45 days 🔍
07/27/2017 +1 days 🔍
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11/01/2019 +827 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9545 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9545
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104572
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/27/2017 19:08
Updated: 11/01/2019 19:06
Changes: 07/27/2017 19:08 (63), 11/01/2019 19:06 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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