---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Serenity "MplayInputFile()" M3U Playlist Buffer Overflow SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA37472 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/37472/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been discovered in Serenity, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error within the "MplayInputFile()" function in src/plgui.c. This can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted M3U file. The vulnerability is confirmed in version 3.2.3. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Do not open untrusted M3U playlist files. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: mr_me ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://packetstormsecurity.org/0911-exploits/serenityaudio-overflow.txt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------