libsamplerate: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Advisory Reference	GLSA 200812-05 / libsamplerate
Release Date	December 02, 2008
Latest Revision	December 02, 2008: 01
Impact	normal
Exploitable	remote

Package	Vulnerable versions	Unaffected versions	Architecture(s)
media-libs/libsamplerate	< 0.1.4	>= 0.1.4	All supported architectures

Related bugreports: #237037

Synopsis

A buffer overflow vulnerability in libsamplerate might lead to the execution of arbitrary code.

2. Impact Information

Background

Secret Rabbit Code (aka libsamplerate) is a Sample Rate Converter for audio.

Description

Russell O'Connor reported a buffer overflow in src/src_sinc.c related to low conversion ratios.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user or automated system to process a specially crafted audio file possibly leading to the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.

3. Resolution Information

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libsamplerate users should upgrade to the latest version:

Code Listing 3.1: Resolution

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libsamplerate-0.1.4"

4. References

CVE-2008-5008

Page updated December 02, 2008

Summary: This is a Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

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