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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Fedora Local Security Checks >> Fedora Core 3 2005-188: HelixPlayer Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Fedora Core 3 2005-188: HelixPlayer |
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Check for the version of the HelixPlayer package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory FEDORA-2005-188 (HelixPlayer). The Helix Player 1.0 is an open-source media player built in the Helix Community for consumers. Built using GTK, it plays open source formats, like Ogg Vorbis and Theora using the powerful Helix DNA Client Media Engine. Update Information: Updated HelixPlayer packages that fixes two buffer overflow issues are now available. This update has been rated as having critical security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team. A stack based buffer overflow bug was found in HelixPlayer's Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) file processor. An attacker could create a specially crafted SMIL file which would execute arbitrary code when opened by a user. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2005-0455 to this issue. A buffer overflow bug was found in the way HelixPlayer decodes WAV files. A possible hacker could create a specially crafted WAV file which could execute arbitrary code when opened by a user. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2005-0611 to this issue. All users of HelixPlayer are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which contains HelixPlayer 1.0.3 which is not vulnerable to these issues. Solution : Get the newest Fedora Updates Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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