Description
Buffer overflow in the http_open function in Kaffeine before 0.5, whose code is also used in gxine before 0.3.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Content-Type header for a Real Audio Media (.ram) playlist file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | kaffeine | 0.4.3.1-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | kaffeine | 0.4.3.1-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | kaffeine | 0.4.3.1-3 | — |
References
- 11528 vdb-entry
- GLSA-200411-14 vendor-advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1060299&group_id=9655&atid=109655
- 13117 third-party-advisory
- kaffeine-ram-bo(17849) vdb-entry
- 20041025 Kaffeine Media Player Conteny Type overflow mailing-list