CVE-2007-0578

Name: CVE-2007-0578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-01-30T17:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-0578 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The http_open function in httpget.c in mpg123 before 0.64 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by closing the HTTP connection early.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The http_open function in httpget.c in mpg123 before 0.64 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by closing the HTTP connection early.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mpg123	Mpg123	0.59m
Mpg123	Mpg123	0.59n
Mpg123	Mpg123	0.59o
Mpg123	Mpg123	0.59p
Mpg123	Mpg123	0.59q
Mpg123	Mpg123	0.59r
Mpg123	Mpg123	0.59s
Mpg123	Mpg123	0.62
Mpg123	Mpg123	0.63
Mpg123	Mpg123	pre0.59s
Mpg123	Mpg123	pre0.59s_r11

References

http://osvdb.org/40128
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=135704&release_id=478747Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:032
http://www.mpg123.de/cgi-bin/news.cgiPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22274Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0366
http://osvdb.org/40128
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=135704&release_id=478747Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:032
http://www.mpg123.de/cgi-bin/news.cgiPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22274Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0366

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0578?

The http_open function in httpget.c in mpg123 before 0.64 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by closing the HTTP connection early.

How severe is CVE-2007-0578?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0578 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0578?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST