# CVE-2013-4234: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the (1) abc\_MIDI\_drum and (2) abc\_MIDI\_gchord functions in load\_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and ea

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-09-16 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the (1) abc_MIDI_drum and (2) abc_MIDI_gchord functions in load_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ABC.

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## References

- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2751
- http://blog.scrt.ch/2013/07/24/vlc-abc-parsing-seems-to-be-a-ctf-challenge/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54388
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/10/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61714
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54695

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