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CVE-2017-12839

UnknownEPSS 2.90%

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CVE-2017-12839 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mp3 file.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mp3 file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.90%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Mpg123Mpg123<= 1.25.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12839?
A heap-based buffer over-read in the getbits function in src/libmpg123/getbits.h in mpg123 through 1.25.5 allows remote attackers to cause a possible denial-of-service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mp3 file.
How severe is CVE-2017-12839?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12839 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12839?
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Source: NVD / NIST