CVE-2006-3355 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in mpg123 versions prior to 0.59s-rll, specifically within the httpdget.c component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a long, improperly terminated URL that is then processed by the strncpy function. The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates high severity, with a low attack complexity and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an exploit for Gentoo-specific mpg123 exists on ExploitDB, and the vulnerability has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
pre0.59s_r11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:pre0.59s_r11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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