CVE-2007-4939: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Sep 18 2007(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in mplayerc.exe in Media Player Classic (MPC) 6.4.9.0 and earlier, as used standalone and in mympc (aka CD-Storm) 1.0.0.1, StormPlayer 1.0.4, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a .avi file with an "indx truck size" of 0xffffffff, and certain wLongsPerEntry and nEntriesInuse values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Guliverkli Media Player Classic | <=6.4.9.0 | |
| Verycd Stormplayer | =1.0.4 | |
| Mympc Cd-storm | =1.0.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vulnhunt.com/advisories/CAL-20070912-1_Multiple_vendor_produce_handling_AVI_file_vulnerabilities.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25650
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26806
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26807
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26808
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3144
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3140
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3141
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3142
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36583
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479222/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4939?
The severity of CVE-2007-4939 is considered to be high due to the potential for remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4939?
To fix CVE-2007-4939, users should upgrade Media Player Classic to a version later than 6.4.9.0 and ensure that other affected software like StormPlayer and CD-Storm are also updated.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4939?
CVE-2007-4939 affects Media Player Classic versions up to 6.4.9.0, StormPlayer version 1.0.4, and CD-Storm version 1.0.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4939?
CVE-2007-4939 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to application crashes and potential code execution.
Can CVE-2007-4939 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4939 can be exploited remotely by attackers through maliciously crafted files.
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- agent/tags
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- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/guliverkli
- canonical/guliverkli media player classic
- version/guliverkli media player classic/6.4.9.0
- vendor/verycd
- canonical/verycd stormplayer
- version/verycd stormplayer/1.0.4
- vendor/mympc
- canonical/mympc cd-storm
- version/mympc cd-storm/1.0.0.1