Ringtone Tools parse_emelody.c buffer overflow
| ringtonetools-parseemelody-bo (18557) |  High Risk |
Description:
Ringtone Tools is a program for creating custom ringtones and graphical logos for mobile phones running on Unix-based operating systems. Ringtone Tools version 2.22 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the parse_emelody function of the parse_emelody.c file. By creating a specially-crafted eMelody file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with user privileges, once the file is opened.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 2005-03-18 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- Ringtone Tools Web site: Ringtone Tools.
- University of Illinois Chicago Web site: ringtonetools 2.22 parse_emelody overflows song buffer.
- BID-12010: Michael Kohn Ringtone Tools EMelody File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1292: Buffer overflow in the parse_emelody function in parse_emelody.c for ringtonetools 2.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted eMelody file.
- GLSA-200503-18: Ringtone Tools: Buffer overflow vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo Linux
- Michael Kohn Ringtone Tools 2.22
Reported:
Dec 15, 2004
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