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[ GLSA 200812-05 ] libsamplerate: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200812-05


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Severity: Normal
Title: libsamplerate: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: December 02, 2008
Bugs: #237037
ID: 200812-05


Synopsis

A buffer overflow vulnerability in libsamplerate might lead to the
execution of arbitrary code.

Background

Secret Rabbit Code (aka libsamplerate) is a Sample Rate Converter for
audio.

Affected packages

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 Package                   /  Vulnerable  /             Unaffected
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1 media-libs/libsamplerate < 0.1.4 >= 0.1.4

Description

Russell O'Connor reported a buffer overflow in src/src_sinc.c related
to low conversion ratios.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user or automated system to process a
specially crafted audio file possibly leading to the execution of
arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libsamplerate users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v &quot;&gt;=media-libs/libsamplerate-0.1.4&quot;

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2008-5008
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-5008

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-05.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
http://bugs.gentoo.org.

License

Copyright 2008 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5