CVE-2005-0020: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 14 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in playmidi before 2.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| playmidi | =2.3.5 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.8 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.22 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.1 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.15 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.3 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.23 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.16 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.4 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.21 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.26 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.24 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.10 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.6 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.13 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.25.1 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.19 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.7 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.14 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.17 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.12 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.11 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.18 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.25 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.2 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.20 | |
| playmidi | =2.3.9 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.1 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =3.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-641
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12274
- http://www.osvdb.org/13049
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13828
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13890
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13898
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:010
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18933
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0020?
CVE-2005-0020 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution by local users.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0020?
To fix CVE-2005-0020, update playmidi to version 2.4 or later, which contains the necessary security patch.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0020?
CVE-2005-0020 affects users of playmidi versions prior to 2.4, including several specific earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0020?
CVE-2005-0020 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2005-0020?
CVE-2005-0020 affects various distributions of Linux that include vulnerable versions of playmidi.
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