SB2012022804 - Stack-based buffer overflow in libmodplug (Alpine package)



SB2012022804 - Stack-based buffer overflow in libmodplug (Alpine package)

Published: February 28, 2012

Security Bulletin ID SB2012022804
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-2912)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the CSoundFile::ReadS3M function in src/load_s3m.cpp when processing a crafted S3M file with an invalid offset. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.