#VU33094 Buffer overflow - CVE-2013-4234

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33094

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4234

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the (1) abc_MIDI_drum and (2) abc_MIDI_gchord functions in load_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ABC.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

External links
https://blog.scrt.ch/2013/07/24/vlc-abc-parsing-seems-to-be-a-ctf-challenge/
https://secunia.com/advisories/54388
https://secunia.com/advisories/54695
https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2751
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/10/3
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61714

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.