mpg321 0.3.2 mad.c scan MP3 File out-of-bounds write

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A vulnerability has been found in mpg321 0.3.2 and classified as critical. Affected is the function scan of the file mad.c. The manipulation as part of MP3 File leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2019-14247. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability was found in mpg321 0.3.2 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function scan of the file mad.c. The manipulation as part of a MP3 File leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The scan() function in mad.c in mpg321 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds write via a zero bitrate in an MP3 file.

The weakness was presented 07/24/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-14247 since 07/23/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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

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• mpg321

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• 0.3.2

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