13049 : Playmidi playmidi.c File Name Overflow
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Disclosure

Jan 17, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in Playmidi. The application fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted file name, a malicious user can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Contact your vendor for an appropriate upgrade. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

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Nathan Laredo
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Playmidi
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2.5

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