CVE-2003-0865 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2003-0865: Heap-based buffer overflow in readstring of httpget.c for mpg123 0.59r and 0.59s allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2003-0865 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mpg123→ fixed in0.59r-15urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mpg123
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mpg123→ fixed in0.59r-15urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mpg123
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mpg123→ fixed in0.59r-15urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mpg123
```

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