|
|
Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200701-18] 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-200701-18
(xine-ui: Format string vulnerabilities)
Due to the improper handling and use of format strings, the
errors_create_window() function in errors.c does not safely write data
to memory.
Impact
A possible hacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted media file
with xine-ui, and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-0254
Solution:
All xine-ui users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/xine-ui-0.99.5_pre20060716"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
|
