CVE-2013-4234 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted ABC files exploiting heap overflows in libmodplug.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-4234?
CVE-2013-4234 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 16 Sep 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the (1) abc_MIDI_drum and (2) abc_MIDI_gchord functions in load_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ABC.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4234?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4234?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-4234 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4234 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-4234, GHSA-2qqr-78hq-cvh8.