CVE-2019-17113: In libopenmpt before 0.3.19 and 0.4.x before 0.4.9, ModPlug_InstrumentName and ModPlug_SampleName in libopenmp

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-17113 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting libopenmpt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In libopenmpt before 0.3.19 and 0.4.x before 0.4.9, ModPlug_InstrumentName and ModPlug_SampleName in libopenmpt_modplug.c do not restrict the lengths of libmodplug output-buffer strings in the C API, leading to a buffer overflow.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2019-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openmpt

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-04 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openmpt libopenmpt UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.3.19 · >= 0.4.0 and < 0.4.9

Fixed in: 0.3.19, 0.4.9

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.3.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libopenmpt

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libopenmpt sudo apt install libopenmpt=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold libopenmpt

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list libopenmpt sudo dnf downgrade libopenmpt-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add libopenmpt

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2019-17113?

libopenmpt: upgrade to 0.3.19, 0.4.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-17113 being exploited?

CVE-2019-17113 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-2019-17113 affect?

CVE-2019-17113 affects libopenmpt. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In libopenmpt before 0.3.19 and 0.4.x before 0.4.9, ModPlug_InstrumentName and ModPlug_SampleName in libopenmpt_modplug.c do not restrict the lengths of libmodplug output-buffer strings in the C API, leading to a buffer overflow.

How urgent is CVE-2019-17113?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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