GLSA 201309-04: Snack: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | Snack: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code |
| Date: | 09/11/2013 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201309-04 |
Synopsis
A buffer overflow in Snack could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.Background
Snack is a sound toolkit for creating multi-platform audio applications with scripting languages.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dev-tcltk/snack | < 2.2.10-r5 | >= 2.2.10-r5 | All supported architectures |
Description
The GetWavHeader() function in jkSoundFile.c does not have boundary checks when parsing format sub-chunks or unknown sub-chunks.
Impact
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted WAV file with an application using Snack, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Snack users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-tcltk/snack-2.2.10-r5"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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