CVE-2022-38863: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 15 2022(Updated: )
Certain The MPlayer Project products are vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function mp_getbits() of libmpdemux/mpeg_hdr.c which affects mencoder and mplayer. This affects mecoder SVN-r38374-13.0.1 and mplayer SVN-r38374-13.0.1.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MPlayerHQ MEncoder | =svn-r38374-13.0.1 | |
| Gapless Player SimZip | =svn-r38374-13.0.1 | |
| Debian | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38863?
CVE-2022-38863 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a buffer overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38863?
To fix CVE-2022-38863, you should update MPlayer and MEncoder to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38863?
CVE-2022-38863 affects MEncoder SVN-r38374-13.0.1 and MPlayer SVN-r38374-13.0.1.
Can CVE-2022-38863 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-38863 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker sends specially crafted input to the affected software.
Is Debian Linux affected by CVE-2022-38863?
Yes, Debian GNU/Linux version 10.0 is affected by CVE-2022-38863 when using vulnerable versions of MPlayer and MEncoder.
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