SB2018073127 - Fedora 28 update for libao



SB2018073127 - Fedora 28 update for libao

Published: July 31, 2018 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2018073127
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11548)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing MP3 files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted MP3 file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption 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.