CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3355

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in httpdget.c in mpg123 before 0.59s-rll allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL, which is not properly terminated before being used with the strncpy function. This appears to be the result of an incomplete patch for CVE-2004-0982.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the mpg123 process, potentially leading to system compromise or other malicious actions.

Recommendation

Update mpg123 to version 0.59s-rll or later. If updating is not possible, avoid using mpg123 to play streams from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in httpdget.c in mpg123 before 0.59s-rll allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL, which is not properly terminated before being used with the strncpy function. NOTE: This appears to be the result of an incomplete patch for CVE-2004-0982.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS