REDHAT-BUG-431541: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 5, 2008
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Updated

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier CVE-2008-0486 to the following vulnerability:

Array index vulnerability in libmpdemux/demuxaudio.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25917, and possibly earlier versions, as used in Xine-lib 1.1.10, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FLAC tag, which triggers a buffer overflow.

References: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/487501/100/0/threaded http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2103 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27441

Affected Software

2 affected components
MPlayer MPlayer<1.0rc2
xine Xine-lib

Event History

Feb 5, 2008
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-431541?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-431541 is classified as moderate due to the potential for array index vulnerabilities in affected versions.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-431541?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-431541, update MPlayer to version 1.0rc2 or a later release to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-431541?

MPlayer versions before 1.0rc2 and possibly earlier versions, as well as Xine-lib, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-431541.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in REDHAT-BUG-431541?

The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-431541 involves an array index vulnerability in the audio demuxer of MPlayer.

5

Is there a CVE associated with REDHAT-BUG-431541?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-431541 is associated with the CVE ID CVE-2008-0486.

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