libtunepimp contains several flaws that may allow a malicious user to realize a stack based buffer overflow and to issue arbitrary commands on the compromised system. The issue is triggered when handling specially crafted tagged media files (.ogg, .mp3) with software using libtunepimp library.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Rumored
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Technical
This includes the KDE applications 'amarok' and 'juk'.
Solution
Upgrade to version 0.4.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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