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Details
It was discovered that Audio File Library contained a heap-based buffer
overflow. If a user or automated system processed a crafted WAV file, an
attacker could cause a denial of service via application crash, or possibly
execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user invoking the
program. The default compiler options for Ubuntu should reduce this
vulnerability to a denial of service.
It was discovered that Audio File Library contained a heap-based buffer
overflow. If a user or automated system processed a crafted WAV file, an
attacker could cause a denial of service via application crash, or possibly
execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user invoking the
program. The default compiler options for Ubuntu should reduce this
vulnerability to a denial of service.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to effect the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.10 karmic | libaudiofile0 – 0.2.6-7ubuntu2.1 | ||
| 9.04 jaunty | libaudiofile0 – 0.2.6-7ubuntu1.9.04.1 | ||
| 8.10 intrepid | libaudiofile0 – 0.2.6-7ubuntu1.8.10.1 | ||
| 8.04 hardy | libaudiofile0 – 0.2.6-7ubuntu1.8.04.1 | ||
| 6.06 dapper | libaudiofile0 – 0.2.6-6ubuntu1.1 | ||
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