Description
The alsa-lib package in Red Hat Linux 4 disables stack protection for the libasound.so library, which makes it easier for attackers to execute arbitrary code if there are other vulnerabilities in the library.
Product(s):
- AlsaProject alsa-lib 1.0.6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-0087, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-0087 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.