CVE-2003-0865 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the readstring function of httpget.c within mpg123 versions 0.59r and 0.59s. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted, long request. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists, including an ExploitDB entry, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.59rCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59r:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.59sCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59s:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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