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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200501-14] mpg123: Buffer overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
mpg123: Buffer overflow
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200501-14
(mpg123: Buffer overflow)
mpg123 improperly parses frame headers in input streams.
Impact
By inducing a user to play a malicious file, a possible hacker may be
able to exploit a buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code with the
permissions of the user running mpg123.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0991
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/374433
Solution:
All mpg123 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-sound/mpg123-0.59s-r9"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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