CVE-2005-2718: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 29, 2005
·Updated
Buffer overflow in adpcm.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PCM audio data, as demonstrated using a video file with an audio header containing a large value in a stream format (strf) chunk.
Affected Software
1 affected component
MPlayer MPlayer<=1.0_pre7
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 29, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2718?
CVE-2005-2718 is classified as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2718?
To fix CVE-2005-2718, upgrade to a patched version of MPlayer beyond 1.0pre7.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2718?
CVE-2005-2718 affects MPlayer versions 1.0pre7 and earlier on any system running the software.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2718 enable?
CVE-2005-2718 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted PCM audio files.
5
When was CVE-2005-2718 discovered?
CVE-2005-2718 was disclosed in 2005, highlighting vulnerabilities in MPlayer.