Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Csound before 5.16.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) hetro file to the getnum function in util/heti_main.c or (2) PVOC file to the getnum function in util/pv_import.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Csounds | Csound | <= 5.16.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00027.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-03/msg00027.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47585Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-3/Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/csound/files/csound5/csound5.16/Version5.16_NoteVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00027.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-03/msg00027.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47585Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-3/Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/csound/files/csound5/csound5.16/Version5.16_NoteVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0270?
CVE-2012-0270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Csound before 5.16.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) hetro file to the getnum function in util/heti_main.c or (2) PVOC file ...
How severe is CVE-2012-0270?
CVE-2012-0270 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Csounds Csound.