CVE-1999-0946: Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflow in Yamaha MidiPlug via a Text variable in an EMBED tag.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
Yamaha MidiPlugfrom your environment.Uninstall Yamaha MidiPlug from affected systems if it is not required to eliminate the buffer overflow vulnerability.
- Configuration
Disable Yamaha MidiPlug in the host application or browser to prevent exploitation via an EMBED tag Text variable.
Yamaha MidiPlug enabled = false - Compensating control
Apply network or application-layer filtering (WAF, proxy, or gateway) to block or sanitize EMBED tags and their Text variables from untrusted content sources to mitigate exploitation attempts targeting the buffer overflow.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0946?
CVE-1999-0946 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution via a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0946?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0946, users should update or remove the vulnerable version 1.1bj of Yamaha MidiPlug.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0946?
CVE-1999-0946 affects the Yamaha MidiPlug version 1.1bj.
What type of vulnerability is represented by CVE-1999-0946?
CVE-1999-0946 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Is CVE-1999-0946 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0946 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.