Packages
- mpg123 - MPEG layer 1/2/3 audio player
Details
It was discovered that mpg123 incorrectly handled certain mp3 files. If a
user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted mp3
file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause mpg123 to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
It was discovered that mpg123 incorrectly handled certain mp3 files. If a
user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted mp3
file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause mpg123 to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.10 oracular | libmpg123-0t64 – 1.32.7-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| mpg123 – 1.32.7-1ubuntu0.1 | |||
| 24.04 LTS noble | libmpg123-0t64 – 1.32.5-1ubuntu1.1 | ||
| mpg123 – 1.32.5-1ubuntu1.1 | |||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | libmpg123-0 – 1.29.3-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| mpg123 – 1.29.3-1ubuntu0.1 | |||
| 20.04 LTS focal | libmpg123-0 – 1.25.13-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| mpg123 – 1.25.13-1ubuntu0.1 | |||
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