What is the severity of CVE-2006-0579?

CVE-2006-0579 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0579?

To fix CVE-2006-0579, update MPlayer to version 1.0pre7try3 or later.

What causes CVE-2006-0579?

CVE-2006-0579 is caused by multiple integer overflows in specific functions within MPlayer when handling malformed ASF files.

Which versions of MPlayer are affected by CVE-2006-0579?

MPlayer versions up to and including 1.0pre7try2 are affected by CVE-2006-0579.

Can CVE-2006-0579 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-0579 can be exploited remotely by a malicious ASF file with a large packet length.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-0579

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 190

8/2/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-0579: Integer Overflow

First published: Wed Feb 08 2006(Updated: )

Multiple integer overflows in (1) the new_demux_packet function in demuxer.h and (2) the demux_asf_read_packet function in demux_asf.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7try2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ASF file with a large packet length value. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; portions of the details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MPlayer	<=1.0_pre7try2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0579?
CVE-2006-0579 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0579?
To fix CVE-2006-0579, update MPlayer to version 1.0pre7try3 or later.
What causes CVE-2006-0579?
CVE-2006-0579 is caused by multiple integer overflows in specific functions within MPlayer when handling malformed ASF files.
Which versions of MPlayer are affected by CVE-2006-0579?
MPlayer versions up to and including 1.0pre7try2 are affected by CVE-2006-0579.
Can CVE-2006-0579 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0579 can be exploited remotely by a malicious ASF file with a large packet length.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0579?
CVE-2006-0579 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0579?
To fix CVE-2006-0579, update MPlayer to version 1.0pre7try3 or later.
What causes CVE-2006-0579?
CVE-2006-0579 is caused by multiple integer overflows in specific functions within MPlayer when handling malformed ASF files.
Which versions of MPlayer are affected by CVE-2006-0579?
MPlayer versions up to and including 1.0pre7try2 are affected by CVE-2006-0579.
Can CVE-2006-0579 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0579 can be exploited remotely by a malicious ASF file with a large packet length.