Integer overflow in Mpg123
CVE-2017-12797
Integer overflow in the INT123_parse_new_id3 function in the ID3 parser in mpg123 before 1.25.5 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.012 (64.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Mpg123
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12797?
- CVE-2017-12797 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mpg123, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-08-29.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12797?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.