Advisory Published

RHSA-2007:0912: Important: libvorbis security update

First published: Thu Oct 11 2007(Updated: )

The libvorbis package contains runtime libraries for use in programs that<br>support Ogg Voribs. Ogg Vorbis is a fully open, non-proprietary, patent-and<br>royalty-free, general-purpose compressed audio format.<br>Several flaws were found in the way libvorbis processed audio data. An<br>attacker could create a carefully crafted OGG audio file in such a way that<br>it could cause an application linked with libvorbis to crash or execute<br>arbitrary code when it was opened. (CVE-2007-3106, CVE-2007-4029,<br>CVE-2007-4065, CVE-2007-4066)<br>Users of libvorbis are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which<br>contains backported patches that resolve these issues.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libvorbisfile

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2007:0912?

    The severity of RHSA-2007:0912 is classified as critical due to vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2007:0912?

    To fix RHSA-2007:0912, you should update the libvorbis package to the latest version available from your distribution's package manager.

  • What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2007:0912?

    RHSA-2007:0912 addresses multiple flaws in libvorbis that involve improper processing of audio data, potentially leading to security risks.

  • Which versions of libvorbis are affected by RHSA-2007:0912?

    RHSA-2007:0912 affects multiple versions of the libvorbis package prior to the patched release.

  • Is RHSA-2007:0912 a remote exploit vulnerability?

    Yes, RHSA-2007:0912 could be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted audio files.

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