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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200612-04] ModPlug: Multiple buffer overflows Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
ModPlug: Multiple buffer overflows
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200612-04
(ModPlug: Multiple buffer overflows)
Luigi Auriemma has reported various boundary errors in load_it.cpp and
a boundary error in the "CSoundFile::ReadSample()" function in
sndfile.cpp.
Impact
A remote attacker can entice a user to read crafted modules or ITP
files, which may trigger a buffer overflow resulting in the execution
of 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-2006-4192
Solution:
All ModPlug users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libmodplug-0.8-r1"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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