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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200610-09] libmusicbrainz: Multiple buffer overflows Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
libmusicbrainz: Multiple buffer overflows
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200610-09
(libmusicbrainz: Multiple buffer overflows)
Luigi Auriemma reported a possible buffer overflow in the
MBHttp::Download function of lib/http.cpp as well as several possible
buffer overflows in lib/rdfparse.c.
Impact
A remote attacker could be able to execute arbitrary code or cause
Denial of Service by making use of an overly long "Location" header in
an HTTP redirect message from a malicious server or a long URL in
malicious RDF feeds.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-4197
Solution:
All libmusicbrainz users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/musicbrainz-2.1.4"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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