CVE-2007-1387: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 13 2007(Updated: )
The DirectShow loader (loader/dshow/DS_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-2007-1246.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| DVD Player | <=1.0_rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=414072;msg=12;filename=DS_VideoDecoder.c---SVN--22205.patch;att=1
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=414072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24462
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22933
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24444
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-21.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:061
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:062
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25462
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24443
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1536
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29601
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/435-1/
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=414072%3Bmsg=12%3Bfilename=DS_VideoDecoder.c---SVN--22205.patch%3Batt=1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1387?
CVE-2007-1387 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1387?
To fix CVE-2007-1387, upgrade MPlayer to a version later than 1.0rc1 that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of MPlayer are affected by CVE-2007-1387?
MPlayer versions up to and including 1.0rc1 are vulnerable to CVE-2007-1387.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2007-1387 represent?
CVE-2007-1387 represents a buffer overflow vulnerability that requires user assistance for exploitation.
Can CVE-2007-1387 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-1387 can be exploited remotely, but requires user intervention to trigger the buffer overflow.
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