CVE-2007-5301: Buffer overflow in the vorbis_stream_info function in input/vorbis/vorbis_engine.c (aka the vorbis input plugi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-5301?

alsaplayer: upgrade to newer than 0.99.80-rc2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-5301 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5301 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-5301 affect?

CVE-2007-5301 affects alsaplayer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in the vorbis_stream_info function in input/vorbis/vorbis_engine.c (aka the vorbis input plugin) in AlsaPlayer before 0.99.80-rc3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .OGG file with long comments.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-5301?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2007-5301 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting alsaplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the vorbis_stream_info function in input/vorbis/vorbis_engine.c (aka the vorbis input plugin) in AlsaPlayer before 0.99.80-rc3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .OGG file with long comments.

Why this priority

EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	10.2% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-10-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alsaplayer

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-10-09 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alsaplayer alsaplayer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.99.80-rc2

Fixed in: newer than 0.99.80-rc2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy alsaplayer || rpm -q alsaplayer || alsaplayer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.99.80-rc2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade alsaplayer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade alsaplayer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: AlsaPlayer 0.99.x - Vorbis Input Plugin OGG Processing Remote Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: AlsaPlayer < 0.99.80-rc3 - Vorbis Input Local Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-5301?

alsaplayer: upgrade to newer than 0.99.80-rc2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5301 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5301 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-5301 affect?

CVE-2007-5301 affects alsaplayer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in the vorbis_stream_info function in input/vorbis/vorbis_engine.c (aka the vorbis input plugin) in AlsaPlayer before 0.99.80-rc3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .OGG file with long comments.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5301?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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