CVE-2022-38866: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 15 2022(Updated: )
Certain The MPlayer Project products are vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via read_avi_header() of libmpdemux/aviheader.c . This affects mplayer SVN-r38374-13.0.1 and mencoder 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-2022-38866?
CVE-2022-38866 has a high severity rating due to its potential to lead to arbitrary code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38866?
To fix CVE-2022-38866, users should upgrade to a patched version of MPlayer or MEncoder beyond svn-r38374-13.0.1.
Which versions of MPlayer are affected by CVE-2022-38866?
CVE-2022-38866 affects MPlayer SVN-r38374-13.0.1 and earlier versions of the software.
What does CVE-2022-38866 exploit?
CVE-2022-38866 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the read_avi_header() function of libmpdemux/aviheader.c.
Can CVE-2022-38866 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-38866 can potentially be exploited remotely by specially crafted AVI files.
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