CVE-2017-11126 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-11126: The III_i_stereo function in libmpg123/layer3.c in mpg123 through 1.25.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted audio file that is mishandled in the code for the "block_type != 2" case, a similar issue to CVE-2017-9870.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-11126 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mpg123→ fixed in1.25.3-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mpg123

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mpg123→ fixed in1.25.3-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mpg123

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mpg123→ fixed in1.25.3-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mpg123

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