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CVE-2019-14465: fmt_mtm_load_song in fmt/mtm.c in Schism Tracker 20190722 has a heap-based buffer overflow.

fmt_mtm_load_song in fmt/mtm.c in Schism Tracker 20190722 has a heap-based buffer overflow.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-14465 is a heap buffer overflow reported in Schism Tracker 20190722 when loading MTM song/module files. Business risk is mainly to users or workflows that open untrusted tracker music files. The public bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted desktop/media-file risk rather than broad enterprise exposure. Prioritize patching where Schism Tracker is installed on workstations or used in automated file handling, especially for teams receiving third-party music/module files.

Technical view

The flaw is in fmt_mtm_load_song in fmt/mtm.c. A crafted MTM file may trigger out-of-bounds heap memory access during parsing. The provided sources identify Schism Tracker 20190722, a GitHub issue, a 20190805 release reference, and Gentoo GLSA-202107-12, but omit detailed affected-version and scoring metadata.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to endpoints or build/media workflows with Schism Tracker installed, especially where users open externally supplied MTM or module files. Server exposure is unlikely unless the software is used in automated file-processing pipelines.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Practical exploitation would require a user or process to load a malicious MTM file in an affected Schism Tracker build. No exploit status beyond the public issue references is provided.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, exploit maturity, or detailed patch mapping is included in the bundle. Analysis should stay anchored to the reported function, Schism Tracker 20190722, the upstream issue, the 20190805 release reference, and Gentoo GLSA-202107-12.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Schism Tracker installations and identify builds at or near 20190722.
  • Review the 20190805 upstream release notes for applicable fixes.
  • Apply vendor or distribution security updates, including Gentoo guidance where relevant.
  • Restrict opening untrusted MTM or tracker module files until patched.
  • Check vendor advisories if package status is unclear.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Schism Tracker package versions against vendor or distribution advisories.
  • Verify patched systems no longer report the vulnerable 20190722 build.
  • Review user workflows for externally supplied MTM files.
  • Check asset-processing pipelines for automated Schism Tracker use.
  • Document any exception where patch availability is unclear.
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