SB2024121737 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for the mpg123:1.32.9 module



SB2024121737 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for the mpg123:1.32.9 module

Published: December 17, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024121737
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10573)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within libmpg123 when decoding PCM. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger an out-of-bounds write leading to a heap corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.