Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Alsaplayer 0.99.71, when installed setuid root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -f or (2) -o command line argument.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alsaplayer | Alsaplayer | 0.99.71 |
References
- http://alsaplayer.org/changelog.php3Patch
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/alsaplayer/alsaplayer/app/Main.cpp.diff?r1Patch
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2002-September/001730.htmlPatch
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10157.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5767ExploitPatch
- http://alsaplayer.org/changelog.php3Patch
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/alsaplayer/alsaplayer/app/Main.cpp.diff?r1Patch
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2002-September/001730.htmlPatch
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10157.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5767ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1896?
CVE-2002-1896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Alsaplayer 0.99.71, when installed setuid root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -f or (2) -o command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-1896?
CVE-2002-1896 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1896?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alsaplayer Alsaplayer.