CVE-2011-2915: Medium severity suse libmodplug1 vulnerability

Published Jun 7, 2012
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Updated

Off-by-one error in the CSoundFile::ReadAMS2 function in src/loadams.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AMS file with a large number of instruments.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug<=0.8.8.3
Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug=0.8
Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug=0.8.4
Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug=0.8.5
Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug=0.8.6
Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug=0.8.7
Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug=0.8.8
Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug=0.8.8.1
Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug=0.8.8.2

Event History

Jun 7, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2915?

CVE-2011-2915 has a severity rating that allows for potential denial of service and arbitrary code execution risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2915?

To fix CVE-2011-2915, upgrade to libmodplug version 0.8.8.4 or later.

3

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2011-2915?

CVE-2011-2915 is caused by an off-by-one error in the CSoundFile::ReadAMS2 function.

4

Which versions of libmodplug are affected by CVE-2011-2915?

Versions of libmodplug prior to 0.8.8.4, including 0.8.5, 0.8.6, 0.8.7, and up to 0.8.8.3, are affected by CVE-2011-2915.

5

Can exploitation of CVE-2011-2915 lead to data loss?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2011-2915 can result in memory corruption which may lead to data loss.

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