CVE-2016-9958: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 12, 2017
·Updated
game-music-emu before 0.6.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations.
Affected Software
9 affected components
openSUSE Leap=42.2
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1
Opensuse Project Leap=42.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension=12
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12
Game-music-emu Project Game-music-emu<=0.6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9958?
CVE-2016-9958 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution by allowing attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9958?
To fix CVE-2016-9958, upgrade game-music-emu to version 0.6.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9958?
CVE-2016-9958 affects users of game-music-emu versions prior to 0.6.1 on specific openSUSE and SUSE Linux systems.
4
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-9958?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-9958 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, compromising system integrity and security.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9958?
Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2016-9958, and users should apply the patch by upgrading the software.