Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in ad_pcm.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PCM audio data, as demonstrated using a video file with an audio header containing a large value in a stream format (strf) chunk.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mplayer | Mplayer | <= 1.0_pre7 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=112484733122809&w=2
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:158
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14652
- http://www.sven-tantau.de/public_files/mplayer/mplayer_20050824.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=103555PatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=112484733122809&w=2
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:158
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14652
- http://www.sven-tantau.de/public_files/mplayer/mplayer_20050824.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=103555PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2718?
CVE-2005-2718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in ad_pcm.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PCM audio data, as demonstrated using a video file with an audio header contain...
How severe is CVE-2005-2718?
CVE-2005-2718 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2718?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mplayer Mplayer.