HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-12839
HIGH

CVE-2017-12839

CWE-125Published: May 9, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.3
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-12839 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.3.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

mpg1231 product(s)
mpg123
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://www.mpg123.de/cgi-bin/scm/mpg123/trunk/src/libmpg123/getbits.h?r1=2024&r2=4323&sortby=date
PATCHhttps://www.mpg123.de/cgi-bin/scm/mpg123/trunk/src/libmpg123/getbits.h?r1=2024&r2=4323&sortby=date
ADVISORYhttps://sourceforge.net/p/mpg123/bugs/255/
ADVISORYhttps://www.mpg123.de/
ADVISORYhttps://sourceforge.net/p/mpg123/bugs/255/
ADVISORYhttps://www.mpg123.de/

All References (6)

→
https://sourceforge.net/p/mpg123/bugs/255/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.mpg123.de/Product · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.mpg123.de/cgi-bin/scm/mpg123/trunk/src/libmpg123/getbits.h?r1=2024&r2=4323&sortby=datePatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://sourceforge.net/p/mpg123/bugs/255/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.mpg123.de/Product · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.mpg123.de/cgi-bin/scm/mpg123/trunk/src/libmpg123/getbits.h?r1=2024&r2=4323&sortby=datePatch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-12839
CVSS Score8.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 9, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-12839 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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