Scientific Linux Security Update : mikmod on SL3.x, SL4.x, SL5.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60860

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

Multiple input validation flaws, resulting in buffer overflows, were discovered in MikMod. Specially crafted music files in various formats could, when played, cause an application using the MikMod library to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2009-3995, CVE-2009-3996, CVE-2007-6720)

All running applications using the MikMod library must be restarted for this update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected mikmod and / or mikmod-devel packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60860

File Name: sl_20100928_mikmod_on_SL3_x.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 9/28/2010

Exploitable With

Core Impact

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-6720, CVE-2009-3995, CVE-2009-3996

CWE: 119

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