CVE-2008-5616: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 17 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| DVD Player | <=1.0_rc1 | |
| DVD Player | =0.90 | |
| DVD Player | =0.90_pre | |
| DVD Player | =0.90_rc | |
| DVD Player | =0.90_rc4 | |
| DVD Player | =0.91 | |
| DVD Player | =0.92 | |
| DVD Player | =0.92.1 | |
| DVD Player | =0.92_cvs | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre1 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre2 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre3 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre3try2 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre4 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre5 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre5try1 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre5try2 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre6 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre7 | |
| DVD Player | =1.0_pre7try2 |
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Reference Links
- http://trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-014.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33136
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/branches/1.0rc2/libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c?r1=24723&r2=28150&pathrev=28150
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/branches/1.0rc2/libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c?view=log&pathrev=28150#rev28150
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32822
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:014
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:013
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1782
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34845
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499214/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5616?
The severity of CVE-2008-5616 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5616?
To fix CVE-2008-5616, it is recommended to update to a patched version of MPlayer that is newer than 1.0 rc2 r28150.
What versions of MPlayer are affected by CVE-2008-5616?
CVE-2008-5616 affects multiple versions of MPlayer including 0.90, 0.90_rc, 0.92, and all versions before 1.0 rc2 r28150.
Can CVE-2008-5616 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5616 can be exploited remotely by attackers through malformed TwinVQ files.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5616?
CVE-2008-5616 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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- version/dvd player/1.0_pre6
- version/dvd player/1.0_pre7
- version/dvd player/1.0_pre7try2