CVE-2011-1574Libmodplug Memory Corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ReadS3M method in load_s3m.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted S3M file.
Published May 9, 2011 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-1574, DSA-2226-1
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2011-1574 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Libmodplug (Konstanty Bialkowski), gstreamer-plugins (redhat).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including gstreamer-plugins 0:0.8.5-1.EL.3, Libmodplug 0.8.8.1, Libmodplug 1:0.8.4-1+lenny2.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1574
- advisoryRHSA-2011:0477
- patchhttp://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=622091
- patch[oss-security] 20110411 Re: CVE request for libmodplug
- patch[oss-security] 20110411 CVE request for libmodplug
- patchhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=695420
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ReadS3M method in load_s3m.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted S3M file.
Affected Products
19 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LibmodplugKonstanty Bialkowski | 0.8, 0.8.4, 0.8.5, 0.8.6, 0.8.7, 0.8.8 | 0.8.8.1 |
| gstreamer-pluginsredhat | See advisory | 0:0.8.5-1.EL.3 |
Patched Releases
gstreamer-plugins
0:0.8.5-1.EL.3
Libmodplug
0.8.8.1, 1:0.8.4-1+lenny2, 1:0.8.8.1-1+squeeze1, 1:0.8.8.2-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 9, 2011
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2011-1574
- advisoryRHSA-2011:0477
- patchbugs.debian.org · bugreport.cgi
- patch[oss-security] 20110411 Re: CVE request for libmodplug
- patch[oss-security] 20110411 CVE request for libmodplug
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ReadS3M method in load_s3m.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted S3M file.
Affected: Libmodplug (Konstanty Bialkowski) versions 0.8, 0.8.4, 0.8.5, 0.8.6, 0.8.7, 0.8.8; gstreamer-plugins (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including gstreamer-plugins 0:0.8.5-1.EL.3, Libmodplug 0.8.8.1, Libmodplug 1:0.8.4-1+lenny2.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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