CVE-2022-38850: Divide by Zero
The MPlayer Project mencoder SVN-r38374-13.0.1 is vulnerable to Divide By Zero via the function config () of llibmpcodecs/vfscale.c.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/mplayerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2:1.5+svn38408-1Fixed in 2:1.5+svn38674-2Fixed in 2:1.5+svn38681-2 - Upgrade
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debian/mplayerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2:1.5+svn38408-1
Event History
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.