SB2014031328 - Heap-based buffer overflow in libmodplug (Alpine package)
Published: March 13, 2014
Security Bulletin ID
SB2014031328
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4233)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Integer overflow in the abc_set_parts function in load_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and earlier. A remote attacker can use a crafted P header in an ABC file to trigger heap-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.
References
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=0663abd201468c63fc8e325c227ec5506862149c
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=d3dfbf700f75a173780e6acbd534c67eebdba3c2
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=eb32ddf25e4447496cc89f511d76c7e3051191c4
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=67b9547865e44095d39954577ecaf73066dca500