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CVE-2011-1574

6.8 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ReadS3M method in load_s3m.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted S3M file.

Published May 9, 2011konstanty_bialkowskiCWE-119EPSS 42.94%

Overview

CVE-2011-1574 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting konstanty_bialkowski libmodplug. It was published on May 9, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ReadS3M method in load_s3m.cpp in libmodplug before 0.8.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted S3M file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from konstanty_bialkowski. Update libmodplug 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
konstanty_bialkowskilibmodplug0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1574?

CVE-2011-1574 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting konstanty_bialkowski libmodplug. It was published on May 9, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-1574?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-1574?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from konstanty_bialkowski. Update libmodplug 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.

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