Scientific Linux Security Update : libsndfile on SL6.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 61087

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Synopsis

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

Description

The libsndfile packages provide a library for reading and writing sound files.

An integer overflow flaw, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow, was found in the way the libsndfile library processed certain Ensoniq PARIS Audio Format (PAF) audio files. An attacker could create a specially crafted PAF file that, when opened, could cause an application using libsndfile to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. (CVE-2011-2696)

Users of libsndfile are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which contain a backported patch to correct this issue. All running applications using libsndfile must be restarted for the update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected libsndfile, libsndfile-debuginfo and / or libsndfile-devel packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 61087

File Name: sl_20110720_libsndfile_on_SL6_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: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

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

Vulnerability Information

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

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

Patch Publication Date: 7/20/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-2696

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