[ GLSA 200412-18 ] abcm2ps: Buffer overflow vulnerability

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: abcm2ps: Buffer overflow vulnerability (GLSA 200412-18)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: December 19, 2004
Bug(s): #74702
ID: 200412-18

Synopsis


abcm2ps is vulnerable to a buffer overflow that could lead to remote
execution of arbitrary code.


Background


abcm2ps is a utility used to convert ABC music sheet files into
PostScript format.


Affected Packages

Package: media-sound/abcm2ps
Vulnerable: < 3.7.21
Unaffected: >= 3.7.21
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description


Limin Wang has located a buffer overflow inside the put_words()
function in the abcm2ps code.


Impact


A remote attacker could convince the victim to download a
specially-crafted ABC file. Upon execution, this file would trigger the
buffer overflow and lead to the execution of arbitrary code with the
permissions of the user running abcm2ps.


Workaround


There is no known workaround at this time.


Resolution


All abcm2ps users should upgrade to the latest version: