How severe is CVE-2004-0982?

CVE-2004-0982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-0982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0982?

CVE-2004-0982 primarily affects Mpg123. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0982?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0982 published?

CVE-2004-0982 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0982

CVE-2004-0982 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mpg123 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mpg123
Published: 2005-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the getauthfromURL function in httpget.c in mpg123 pre0.59s and mpg123 0.59r could allow remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via an mp3 file that contains a long string before the @ (at sign) in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0982?: Buffer overflow in the getauthfromURL function in httpget.c in mpg123 pre0.59s and mpg123 0.59r could allow remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via an mp3 file that contains a long string before the @ (at sign) in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2004-0982?: CVE-2004-0982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0982?: CVE-2004-0982 primarily affects Mpg123. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0982?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0982 published?: CVE-2004-0982 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:pre0.59s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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