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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200604-15] xine-ui: Format string vulnerabilities Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
xine-ui: Format string vulnerabilities
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200604-15
(xine-ui: Format string vulnerabilities)
Ludwig Nussel discovered that xine-ui incorrectly implements
formatted printing.
Impact
By constructing a malicious playlist file, a remote attacker could
exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code with the rights
of the user running the application.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-1905
Solution:
All xine-ui users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/xine-ui-0.99.4-r5"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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