CVE-2022-38850: Divide by Zero
First published: Thu Sep 15 2022(Updated: )
The MPlayer Project mencoder SVN-r38374-13.0.1 is vulnerable to Divide By Zero via the function config () of llibmpcodecs/vf_scale.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MPlayerHQ MEncoder | =svn-r38374-13.0.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38850?
CVE-2022-38850 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing crashes from a divide by zero error.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38850?
To fix CVE-2022-38850, update MEncoder to a patched version that addresses the divide by zero vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-38850?
The impact of CVE-2022-38850 includes application crashes and possible service disruption when processing certain video files.
Which versions of MEncoder are affected by CVE-2022-38850?
CVE-2022-38850 specifically affects MEncoder version svn-r38374-13.0.1.
Is CVE-2022-38850 present in Debian Linux 10.0?
Yes, CVE-2022-38850 affects users running Debian Linux 10.0 if they have the vulnerable version of MEncoder installed.
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