PT-2005-1056 · Debian · Playmidi
Erik Sjölund
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Published
2005-01-22
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Updated
2017-07-11
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CVE-2005-0020
CVSS v2.0
7.2
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
playmidi versions prior to 2.4
Description
The issue concerns multiple vulnerabilities in the playmidi package of the Debian GNU/Linux operating system, which can be exploited by a local attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. A buffer overflow in playmidi allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 2.4, update to version 2.4 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the playmidi package to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Playmidi