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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 200909-2

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 200909-2
Posted Sep 7, 2009
Authored by Gentoo | Site security.gentoo.org

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200909-02 - A processing error in libvorbis might result in the execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service. Lucas Adamski reported that libvorbis does not correctly process file headers, related to static mode headers and encoding books. Versions less than 1.2.3 are affected.

tags | advisory, denial of service, arbitrary
systems | linux, gentoo
advisories | CVE-2009-2663
SHA-256 | 3db46e8f6b021b9aa675c9ea1c2d0d31850c43c186f9bcd7061f1cd61c7f6fb4

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 200909-2

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Severity: Normal
Title: libvorbis: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: September 07, 2009
Bugs: #280590
ID: 200909-02

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Synopsis
========

A processing error in libvorbis might result in the execution of
arbitrary code or a Denial of Service.

Background
==========

libvorbis is the reference implementation of the Xiph.org Ogg Vorbis
audio file format. It is used by many applications for playback of Ogg
Vorbis files.

Affected packages
=================

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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-libs/libvorbis < 1.2.3 >= 1.2.3

Description
===========

Lucas Adamski reported that libvorbis does not correctly process file
headers, related to static mode headers and encoding books.

Impact
======

A remote attacker could entice a user to play a specially crafted OGG
Vorbis file using an application that uses libvorbis, possibly
resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the
user running the application, or a Denial of Service.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All libvorbis users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose =media-libs/libvorbis-1.2.3

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2009-2663
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-2663

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200909-02.xml

Concerns?
=========

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
=======

Copyright 2009 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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