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Debian LTS Advisory ([SECURITY] [DLA-1588-1] icecast2 security update)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
buffer overflow was discovered in the URL-authentication backend of the icecast2, the popular open source streaming media server. If the backend is enabled, then any malicious HTTP client can send a request for specific resource including a crafted header which can overwrite the server's stack contents, leading to denial of service and potentially remote code execution.
Affected Software
Affected Software
icecast2 on Debian Linux
Detection Method
Detection Method
This check tests the installed software version using the apt package manager.
Solution
Solution
For Debian 8 'Jessie', this problem has been fixed in version 2.4.0-1.1+deb8u2. We recommend that you upgrade your icecast2 packages.