Amarok: User-assisted remote execution of arbitrary code

1.  Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Version Information

Related bugreports: #166901

Synopsis

The Magnatune component shipped with Amarok is vulnerable to the injection of arbitrary shell code from a malicious Magnatune server.

2.  Impact Information

Background

Amarok is an advanced music player.

Description

The Magnatune downloader doesn't quote the "m_currentAlbumFileName" parameter while calling the "unzip" shell command.

Impact

A compromised or malicious Magnatune server can remotely execute arbitrary shell code with the rights of the user running Amarok on a client that have previously registered for buying music.

3.  Resolution Information

Workaround

Do not use the Magnatune component of Amarok.

Resolution

All Amarok users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-sound/amarok-1.4.5-r1"

4.  References

• SA24159