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SUSE Linux 11-SP4: 2018:1471-1 Moderate: Libmikmod Buffer Overflow

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Calendar Grey May 30, 2018
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SUSE Security Patch for libmikmod tackles moderate security flaws, offering a comprehensive repair instruction manual.
An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available

Summary

This update for libmikmod fixes the following issues: - CVE-2010-2546: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in loaders/load_it.c in libmikmod, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) crafted samples or (2) crafted instrument definitions in an Impulse Tracker file, related to panpts, pitpts, and IT_ProcessEnvelope. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2009-3995. (bsc#625547). Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11-SP4:

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Topics Covered

security advisory moderate update buffer overflow remote execution SUSE libmikmod

References

#625547

Cross- CVE-2009-3995 CVE-2010-2546

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11-SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo 11-SP4

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3995.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2546.html

https://bugzilla.suse.com/625547

Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2018:1471-1
Rating: moderate

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Topics Covered

security advisory moderate update buffer overflow remote execution SUSE libmikmod

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