---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: akPlayer PLT Playlist Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36521 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36521/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been discovered in akPlayer, which can potentially be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system. The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in the processing of PLT playlist files. This can be exploited to cause a buffer overflow when a user is tricked into opening a specially crafted PLT file containing an overly large entry. The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.9. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Do not open untrusted playlist files. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: TiGeR-Dz ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://packetstormsecurity.org/0909-exploits/akplayer-overflow.txt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------