Vulnerability Description
The alsa-lib package in Red Hat Linux 4 disables stack protection for the libasound.so library, which makes it easier for attackers to execute arbitrary code if there are other vulnerabilities in the library.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alsa-Project | Alsa-Lib | 1.0.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
References
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0087?
CVE-2005-0087 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The alsa-lib package in Red Hat Linux 4 disables stack protection for the libasound.so library, which makes it easier for attackers to execute arbitrary code if there are other vulnerabilities in the ...
How severe is CVE-2005-0087?
CVE-2005-0087 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0087?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alsa-Project Alsa-Lib, Redhat Enterprise Linux.