First published: Mon Dec 17 2007(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in mplayerc.exe in Media Player Classic (MPC) 6.4.9, when used with the 3ivx 4.5.1 or 5.0.1 codec, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .mp4 file, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-6401.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
3ivx Mpeg-4 Codec | =5.0.1 | |
3ivx Mpeg-4 Codec | =4.5.1 | |
Media Player Classic | =6.4.9.0 |
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CVE-2007-6402 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2007-6402, update Media Player Classic to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
CVE-2007-6402 affects Media Player Classic version 6.4.9 and the 3ivx codecs 4.5.1 and 5.0.1.
Yes, CVE-2007-6402 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted .mp4 file.
If updating is not possible, consider using alternate media players that are not affected by CVE-2007-6402.