CVE-2007-1246: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Mar 03 2007(Updated: )
The DMO_VideoDecoder_Open function in loader/dmo/DMO_VideoDecoder.c in MPlayer 1.0rc1 and earlier, as used in xine-lib, does not set the biSize before use in a memcpy, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow and possibly execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-1387.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| DVD Player | <=1.0_rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/trunk/loader/dmo/DMO_VideoDecoder.c?r1=22019&r2=22204
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/trunk/loader/dmo/DMO_VideoDecoder.c
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-March/052738.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-433-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22771
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24448
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24462
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24444
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24446
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_5_sr.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200704-09.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24897
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware-security.449141
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_007_suse.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24995
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24866
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-21.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:055
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:057
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25462
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24443
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1536
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29601
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0794
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32747
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466691/30/6900/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1246?
CVE-2007-1246 has a high severity due to its potential for causing a buffer overflow and executing arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1246?
To fix CVE-2007-1246, upgrade MPlayer to a version later than 1.0rc1 where the vulnerability has been patched.
What software is impacted by CVE-2007-1246?
CVE-2007-1246 impacts MPlayer version 1.0rc1 and earlier versions.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-1246?
CVE-2007-1246 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers leading to potential arbitrary code execution.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2007-1246?
Yes, CVE-2007-1246 has been identified as being vulnerable to buffer overflow attacks through improper handling in the DMO_VideoDecoder_Open function.
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