Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in (1) the new_demux_packet function in demuxer.h and (2) the demux_asf_read_packet function in demux_asf.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7try2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ASF file with a large packet length value. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; portions of the details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mplayer | Mplayer | <= 1.0_pre7try2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18718Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19114
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-03.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:048
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0457
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24531
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18718Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19114
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-03.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:048
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0457
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24531
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0579?
CVE-2006-0579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple integer overflows in (1) the new_demux_packet function in demuxer.h and (2) the demux_asf_read_packet function in demux_asf.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7try2 and earlier allow remote attackers to exec...
How severe is CVE-2006-0579?
CVE-2006-0579 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-2006-0579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mplayer Mplayer.