CVE-2004-1285: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 22, 2004
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the getheader function in asfmmststreaming.c for MPlayer 1.0pre5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASF video stream.

Affected Software

11 affected components
MPlayer MPlayer=0.90
MPlayer MPlayer=0.91
MPlayer MPlayer=0.92
MPlayer MPlayer=0.92.1
MPlayer MPlayer=1.0_pre1
MPlayer MPlayer=1.0_pre2
MPlayer MPlayer=1.0_pre3
MPlayer MPlayer=1.0_pre3try2
MPlayer MPlayer=1.0_pre4
MPlayer MPlayer=1.0_pre5
MPlayer MPlayer=1.0_pre5try1

Event History

Dec 22, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1285?

CVE-2004-1285 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1285?

To fix CVE-2004-1285, upgrade MPlayer to version 1.0 or later to ensure that the vulnerability is patched.

3

What versions of MPlayer are affected by CVE-2004-1285?

CVE-2004-1285 affects MPlayer versions 0.90 through 1.0_pre5, including several intermediate pre-release versions.

4

Can CVE-2004-1285 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1285 can be exploited remotely through a crafted ASF video stream sent to the vulnerable MPlayer.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1285 classified as?

CVE-2004-1285 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

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