#VU45054 Stack-based buffer overflow in libmodplug - CVE-2011-1574

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45054

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [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:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1574

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
libmodplug
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: ModPlug

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a crafted S3M file. 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.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

libmodplug: 0.8 - 0.8.8

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External links
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=622091
https://modplug-xmms.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=modplug-xmms/modplug-xmms;a=commit;h=aecef259828a89bb00c2e6f78e89de7363b2237b
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/11/13
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/11/6
https://secunia.com/advisories/44870
https://secunia.com/advisories/48434
https://securityreason.com/securityalert/8243
https://securitytracker.com/id?1025480
https://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2226
https://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201203-16.xml
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:085
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=695420
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0477.html
https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20110407-0_libmodplug_stackoverflow.txt
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1148-1/

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.