Vulnerability Description
loaders/load_it.c in libmikmod, possibly 3.1.12, does not properly account for the larger size of name##env relative to name##tick and name##node, which allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer over-read and possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Impulse Tracker file, a related issue to CVE-2010-2546. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2009-3995.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Raphael Assenat | Libmikmod | 3.1.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48244
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-10.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=3033086&group_id=40531&atid=4282
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2081
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:151
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=614643
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48244
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-10.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=3033086&group_id=40531&atid=4282
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2081
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:151
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=614643
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2971?
CVE-2010-2971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). loaders/load_it.c in libmikmod, possibly 3.1.12, does not properly account for the larger size of name##env relative to name##tick and name##node, which allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer ove...
How severe is CVE-2010-2971?
CVE-2010-2971 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Raphael Assenat Libmikmod.