SB2019092438 - Stack-based buffer overflow in faad2 (Alpine package)



SB2019092438 - Stack-based buffer overflow in faad2 (Alpine package)

Published: September 24, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019092438
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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-2018-19503)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the function calculate_gain() in libfaad/sbr_hfadj.c. 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.