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Buffer Overflow in BSD libc Library Patched

The BSD libc library was updated recently to address a buffer overflow vulnerability that could have allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The BSD libc library was updated recently to address ...
Computerworld

Buffer overflow vulnerability found in Microsoft chat

Free online fixes are now available to repair a buffer overflow security vulnerability found recently in Microsoft Corp.’s free MSN Chat, MSN Messenger and Microsoft Exchange Instant Messenger ...
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Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Found in VLC Media Player

A buffer overflow could occur in VideoLAN’s VLC cross-platform multimedia player when attempting to parse a specially crafted advanced systems format (ASF) movie, a researcher reported. A buffer ...
InfoWorld

Samba patch issued for buffer overflow vulnerability

A software buffer overflow vulnerability in Samba open-source software could give an attacker remote access to a machine running that software, according to security company Digital Defense. The Samba ...
Network World

Sourcefire discloses buffer-overflow vulnerability in Snort

Sourcefire, which oversees the open-source intrusion-detection system Snort and makes commercial products based on it, Tuesday disclosed a major vulnerability in Snort along with corrective measures ...
CNET

Haxie-based fix for QuickTime buffer overflow vulnerability

Developer Landon Fuller has created a a runtime fix for the stack buffer overflow in the QuickTime Streaming component reported yesterday. This flaw could theoretically lead to malicious code ...