PatchTheCVECVE-2014-9497: Buffer overflow in mpg123 before 1.18.0.
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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE
CVE-2014-9497 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mpg123. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Buffer overflow in mpg123 before 1.18.0.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.3% (top 17%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2017-08-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
mpg123 mpg123 UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.17.0
Fixed in: newer than 1.17.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy mpg123 || rpm -q mpg123 || mpg123 --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mpg123
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade mpg123
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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-2014-9497?
mpg123: upgrade to newer than 1.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-9497 being exploited?
CVE-2014-9497 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-2014-9497 affect?
CVE-2014-9497 affects mpg123. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in mpg123 before 1.18.0.
How urgent is CVE-2014-9497?
Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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