Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mplayer | Mplayer | <= 1.0_rc1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33136Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34845
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/branches/1.0rc2/libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c?r1=24723&
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/branches/1.0rc2/libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c?view=log&
- http://trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-014.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1782
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:013
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:014
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499214/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33136Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34845
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/branches/1.0rc2/libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c?r1=24723&
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/branches/1.0rc2/libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c?view=log&
- http://trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-014.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5616?
CVE-2008-5616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.
How severe is CVE-2008-5616?
CVE-2008-5616 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mplayer Mplayer.