CVE-2017-10683
CVE-2017-10683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mpg123 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Mpg123
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In mpg123 1.25.0, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the convert_latin1 function in libmpg123/id3.c. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-10683?
- In mpg123 1.25.0, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the convert_latin1 function in libmpg123/id3.c. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
- How severe is CVE-2017-10683?
- CVE-2017-10683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-10683 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-10683?
- CVE-2017-10683 affects Mpg123. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-10683?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-10683 published?
- CVE-2017-10683 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:1.25.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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