mpg123 0.59r/Pre0.59s MP3 File Bitrate memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in mpg123 0.59r/Pre0.59s. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component MP3 File Handler. This manipulation of the argument Bitrate with the input 0 causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2003-0577. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in mpg123 0.59r/Pre0.59s and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component MP3 File Handler. The manipulation of the argument Bitrate with the input value 0 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

mpg123 0.59r allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a zero bitrate, which creates a negative frame size.

The weakness was presented 08/18/2003 by 3APA3A (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0577 since 07/16/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14061 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mpg123 (MDKSA-2003:078)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11100), Tenable (14061), SecurityFocus (BID 6629†), Secunia (SA7875†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28895†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 14061
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mpg123 (MDKSA-2003:078)
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OpenVAS ID: 52503
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: mpg123, mpg123-nas, mpg123-esound
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01/15/2003 🔍
01/16/2003 +1 days 🔍
01/16/2003 +0 days 🔍
07/16/2003 +181 days 🔍
08/18/2003 +33 days 🔍
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07/31/2004 +348 days 🔍
12/30/2010 +2343 days 🔍
08/14/2014 +1323 days 🔍
06/29/2021 +2511 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: 3APA3A
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0577 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0577
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20713
X-Force: 11100
SecurityFocus: 6629 - mpg123 Incorrect Framesize Calculation Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 7875 - mpg123 Negative Framesize Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 28895 - mpg123 0.59r Remote DoS or Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via an MP3 File, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2014 00:13
Updated: 06/29/2021 08:00
Changes: 08/15/2014 00:13 (60), 03/12/2017 17:20 (13), 06/29/2021 08:00 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:DB7:103

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