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.