CVE-2016-9958: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 12 2017(Updated: )
game-music-emu before 0.6.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | =42.2 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12.0 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =12 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =12 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise 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/
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9958?
To fix CVE-2016-9958, upgrade game-music-emu to version 0.6.1 or later.
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.
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.
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.
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