How severe is CVE-2009-1301?

CVE-2009-1301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1301?

CVE-2009-1301 primarily affects Mpg123. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1301?

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-2009-1301 published?

CVE-2009-1301 was published on 2009-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1301

CVE-2009-1301 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Mpg123
Published: 2009-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer signedness error in the store_id3_text function in the ID3v2 code in mpg123 before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an ID3 tag with a negative encoding value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1301?: Integer signedness error in the store_id3_text function in the ID3v2 code in mpg123 before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an ID3 tag with a negative encoding value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-1301?: CVE-2009-1301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1301?: CVE-2009-1301 primarily affects Mpg123. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1301?: 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-2009-1301 published?: CVE-2009-1301 was published on 2009-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59o:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59q:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:1.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:1.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:pre0.59s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:pre0.59s_r11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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