CVE-2016-9957: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 16 2016(Updated: )
Incorrect emulation of the SPC700 audio co-processor of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System allows the execution of arbitrary code if a malformed SPC music file is opened. References: <a href="http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.cz/2016/12/redux-compromising-linux-using-snes.html">http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.cz/2016/12/redux-compromising-linux-using-snes.html</a> <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/682">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/682</a> CVE assignments: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/692">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/692</a>
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =42.2 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12.0 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =12 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =12 | |
| SUSE Linux Workstation Extension | =12 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12 | |
| game-music-emu | <=0.6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00090.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00005.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/15/11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95305
- https://bitbucket.org/mpyne/game-music-emu/wiki/Home
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6LKMKVYS7AVB2EXC463FUYN6C6FABHME/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/F7Z2OVERYM6NW3FGVGTJUNSL5ZNFSH2S/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GGHAQI5Q2XDSPGRRKPJJM3A73VWAFSFL/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QHFKIFSFIDXOKFUKAH2MBNXDTY6DYBF6/
- https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.in/2016/12/redux-compromising-linux-using-snes.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-02
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GGHAQI5Q2XDSPGRRKPJJM3A73VWAFSFL/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/F7Z2OVERYM6NW3FGVGTJUNSL5ZNFSH2S/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6LKMKVYS7AVB2EXC463FUYN6C6FABHME/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QHFKIFSFIDXOKFUKAH2MBNXDTY6DYBF6/
- http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.cz/2016/12/redux-compromising-linux-using-snes.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/682
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/692
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1405424
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1405425
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1405423
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9957?
CVE-2016-9957 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9957?
To fix CVE-2016-9957, update the affected software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-9957?
CVE-2016-9957 affects specific versions of openSUSE and SUSE Linux software including Leap 42.1, Leap 42.2, and various versions of SUSE Linux Enterprise.
What type of attack can CVE-2016-9957 facilitate?
CVE-2016-9957 can facilitate attacks where an attacker can execute arbitrary code by opening a malformed SPC music file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9957?
The best workaround for CVE-2016-9957 is to avoid opening SPC music files in the affected software until it is updated.
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