CVE-2007-2948: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 07 2007(Updated: )
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in stream/stream_cddb.c in MPlayer before 1.0rc1try3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CDDB entry with a long (1) album title or (2) category.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| DVD Player | =1.0_rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/mplayer-announce/2007-June/000066.html
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-55/
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/trunk/stream/stream_cddb.c?r1=23287&r2=23470&diff_format=u
- http://www.mplayerhq.hu/design7/news.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24339
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24302
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1313
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200707-07.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:143
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_14_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25713
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25940
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26207
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2080
- http://osvdb.org/36991
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34749
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2948?
CVE-2007-2948 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2948?
To fix CVE-2007-2948, upgrade to MPlayer version 1.0rc1try3 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-2948?
CVE-2007-2948 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted CDDB entries.
Which versions of MPlayer are affected by CVE-2007-2948?
CVE-2007-2948 affects MPlayer versions prior to 1.0rc1try3.
What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2007-2948?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-2948 may result in system crashes or unauthorized actions being performed.
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