CVE-2007-4941
First published: Tue Sep 18 2007(Updated: )
KMPlayer 2.9.3.1210 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a .avi file with certain large "indx truck size" and nEntriesInuse values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Kde Kmplayer | <=2.9.3.1210 |
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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/25651
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3144
- http://osvdb.org/45939
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36585
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479222/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4941?
CVE-2007-4941 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to excessive CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4941?
To address CVE-2007-4941, update KMPlayer to version 2.9.3.1211 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4941?
CVE-2007-4941 affects KMPlayer versions up to and including 2.9.3.1210.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-4941 enable?
CVE-2007-4941 enables a remote denial of service attack through specially crafted .avi files.
Can CVE-2007-4941 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4941 can be exploited remotely by sending a malicious .avi file.
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