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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3967-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                   Bastien Roucariès
November 26, 2024                             https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : mpg123
Version        : 1.26.4-1+deb11u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2024-10573
Debian Bug     : 1086443

mpg123 a popular MPEG layer 1/2/3 audio player was afected
by a vulnerability.

An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in mpg123 when handling crafted
streams. When decoding PCM, the libmpg123 may write past the end
of a heap-located buffer. Consequently, heap corruption may happen.

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
1.26.4-1+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your mpg123 packages.

For the detailed security status of mpg123 please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/mpg123

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-3967-1: mpg123 Security Advisory Updates

November 26, 2024
mpg123 a popular MPEG layer 1/2/3 audio player was afected by a vulnerability

Summary

An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in mpg123 when handling crafted
streams. When decoding PCM, the libmpg123 may write past the end
of a heap-located buffer. Consequently, heap corruption may happen.

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
1.26.4-1+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your mpg123 packages.

For the detailed security status of mpg123 please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/mpg123

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : mpg123
Version : 1.26.4-1+deb11u1
CVE ID : CVE-2024-10573
Debian Bug : 1086443

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