CVE-2017-9545

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/65 mailing list exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9545?
CVE-2017-9545 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9545?
To fix CVE-2017-9545, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-9545 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-9545 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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