CVE-2011-2912: Stack-based buffer overflow in the CSoundFile::ReadS3M function in src/load_s3m.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8

Q: How do I fix CVE-2011-2912?

libmodplug: upgrade to newer than 0.8.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2011-2912 being exploited?

CVE-2011-2912 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-2011-2912 affect?

CVE-2011-2912 affects libmodplug. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the CSoundFile::ReadS3M function in src/load_s3m.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted S3M file with an invalid

Q: How urgent is CVE-2011-2912?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2011-2912 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting libmodplug. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CSoundFile::ReadS3M function in src/load_s3m.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted S3M file with an invalid offset.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2012-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: konstanty bialkowski

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-06-07 19:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

konstanty bialkowski libmodplug UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.8.8.3 · 0.8 · 0.8.4 · 0.8.5 · 0.8.6 · 0.8.7 · 0.8.8 · 0.8.8.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.8.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.8.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libmodplug

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-2912?

libmodplug: upgrade to newer than 0.8.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-2912 being exploited?

CVE-2011-2912 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-2011-2912 affect?

CVE-2011-2912 affects libmodplug. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the CSoundFile::ReadS3M function in src/load_s3m.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted S3M file with an invalid

How urgent is CVE-2011-2912?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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