CVE-2022-38855: Buffer Overflow
Certain The MPlayer Project products are vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function genshvideo () of mplayer/libmpdemux/demuxmov.c. This affects mplayer SVN-r38374-13.0.1 and mencoder SVN-r38374-13.0.1.
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-2022-38855?
CVE-2022-38855 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38855?
To fix CVE-2022-38855, update to a patched version of MPlayer or MEncoder that addresses this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38855?
CVE-2022-38855 affects MPlayer SVN-r38374-13.0.1 and MEncoder SVN-r38374-13.0.1.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2022-38855?
Exploiting CVE-2022-38855 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2022-38855?
Currently, there are no specific workarounds for CVE-2022-38855; the best mitigation is to apply the latest software updates.