Gentoo: GLSA-201502-01: mpg123: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Summary
An issue has been found in mpg123 when decoding specifically crafted MP3 file, that causes a heap-based buffer overflow.
Resolution
All mpg123 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-sound/mpg123-1.18.1"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-9497 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-9497
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201502-01
Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Synopsis
A vulnerability has been found in mpg123, which could result in arbitrary code execution.
Background
mpg123 is a realtime MPEG 1.0/2.0/2.5 audio player for layers 1, 2 and 3.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-sound/mpg123 < 1.18.1 >= 1.18.1
Impact
===== A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted MPEG file using mpg123, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.