CVE-2005-0020: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 22, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in playmidi before 2.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

32 affected components
playmidi playmidi=2.3.5
playmidi playmidi=2.3.8
playmidi playmidi=2.3.22
playmidi playmidi=2.3.1
playmidi playmidi=2.3.15
playmidi playmidi=2.3.3
playmidi playmidi=2.3.23
playmidi playmidi=2.3.16
playmidi playmidi=2.3.4
playmidi playmidi=2.3.21
playmidi playmidi=2.3.26
playmidi playmidi=2.3.24
playmidi playmidi=2.3.10
playmidi playmidi=2.3.6
playmidi playmidi=2.3.13
playmidi playmidi=2.3.25.1
playmidi playmidi=2.3.19
playmidi playmidi=2.3.7
playmidi playmidi=2.3.14
playmidi playmidi=2.3.17
playmidi playmidi=2.3.12
playmidi playmidi=2.3.11
playmidi playmidi=2.3.18
playmidi playmidi=2.3.25
playmidi playmidi=2.3.2
playmidi playmidi=2.3.20
playmidi playmidi=2.3.9
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=3.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.1

Event History

Jan 22, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-0020?

CVE-2005-0020 affects users of playmidi versions prior to 2.4, including several specific earlier versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0020?

CVE-2005-0020 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

5

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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