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CVE-2010-2971

9.3 · HIGH

loaders/load_it.c in libmikmod, possibly 3.1.12, does not properly account for the larger size of name##env relative to name##tick and name##node, which allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer…

Published Aug 5, 2010raphael_assenatCWE-119EPSS 3.69%

Overview

CVE-2010-2971 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting raphael_assenat libmikmod. It was published on August 5, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

loaders/load_it.c in libmikmod, possibly 3.1.12, does not properly account for the larger size of name##env relative to name##tick and name##node, which allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer over-read and possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Impulse Tracker file, a related issue to CVE-2010-2546. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2009-3995.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from raphael_assenat. Update libmikmod to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/48244Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-10.xmlRefsourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=3033086&group_id=40531&atid=428227Refwww.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2081Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:151Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=614643Refsecunia.com/advisories/48244Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-10.xmlRefsourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=3033086&group_id=40531&atid=428227Refwww.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2081

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2971?

CVE-2010-2971 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting raphael_assenat libmikmod. It was published on August 5, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2971?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2971?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from raphael_assenat. Update libmikmod to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2971?

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