CVE-2005-0087

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.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-033.html	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10355	vdb entry third party advisory signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0087?: CVE-2005-0087 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0087?: To fix CVE-2005-0087, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0087 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0087 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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