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libmusicbrainz: Multiple buffer overflows
libmusicbrainz: Multiple buffer overflows
libmusicbrainz: Multiple buffer overflows



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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 200610-09
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   Severity: Normal
      Title: libmusicbrainz: Multiple buffer overflows
       Date: October 22, 2006
       Bugs: #144089
         ID: 200610-09

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Synopsis
=======
Multiple buffer overflows have been found in libmusicbrainz, which
could lead to a Denial of Service or possibly the execution of
arbitrary code.

Background
=========
libmusicbrainz is a client library used to access MusicBrainz music
meta data.

Affected packages
================
     -------------------------------------------------------------------
      Package                 /  Vulnerable  /               Unaffected
     -------------------------------------------------------------------
   1  media-libs/musicbrainz       < 2.1.4                     >= 2.1.4

Description
==========
Luigi Auriemma reported a possible buffer overflow in the
MBHttp::Download function of lib/http.cpp as well as several possible
buffer overflows in lib/rdfparse.c.

Impact
=====
A remote attacker could be able to execute arbitrary code or cause
Denial of Service by making use of an overly long "Location" header in
an HTTP redirect message from a malicious server or a long URL in
malicious RDF feeds.

Workaround
=========
There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
=========
All libmusicbrainz users should upgrade to the latest version:

     # emerge --sync
     # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/musicbrainz-2.1.4"

References
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   [ 1 ] CVE-2006-4197
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-4197 

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

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200610-09.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 
http://bugs.gentoo.org. 

License
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Copyright 2006 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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