CVE-2017-11126

Name: CVE-2017-11126
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-10T03:29:00.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11126 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The III_i_stereo function in libmpg123/layer3.c in mpg123 through 1.25.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted audio file that is mishandled in the code for the "block_type != 2" case, a similar issue to CVE-2017-9870.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The III_i_stereo function in libmpg123/layer3.c in mpg123 through 1.25.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted audio file that is mishandled in the code for the "block_type != 2" case, a similar issue to CVE-2017-9870.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mpg123	Mpg123	<= 1.25.1

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/10/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/07/03/mpg123-global-buffer-overflow-in-iii_i_stereo-layer3-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/10/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/07/03/mpg123-global-buffer-overflow-in-iii_i_stereo-layer3-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11126?

How severe is CVE-2017-11126?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11126 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11126?

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Source: NVD / NIST