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Debian 11: DLA-3967-1 critical: mpg123 out-of-bounds write flaw

debian lts
Calendar Grey November 26, 2024
Dist Debian Esm H88
The security alert DLA-3967-1 for mpg123 highlights critical heap corruption vulnerabilities. Users are advised to update promptly to ensure system integrity.
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/source-package/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


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

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