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CVE-2005-4048

UnknownEPSS 5.21%

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CVE-2005-4048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the avcodec_default_get_buffer function (utils.c) in FFmpeg libavcodec 0.4.9-pre1 and earlier, as used in products such as (1) mplayer, (2) xine-lib, (3) Xmovie, and (4) GStreamer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via small PNG images with palettes.. EPSS estimates a 5.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the avcodec_default_get_buffer function (utils.c) in FFmpeg libavcodec 0.4.9-pre1 and earlier, as used in products such as (1) mplayer, (2) xine-lib, (3) Xmovie, and (4) GStreamer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via small PNG images with palettes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.21%

91.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.6
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.7
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.8
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.9
FfmpegFfmpegcvs

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4048?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the avcodec_default_get_buffer function (utils.c) in FFmpeg libavcodec 0.4.9-pre1 and earlier, as used in products such as (1) mplayer, (2) xine-lib, (3) Xmovie, and (4) GStreamer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via small PNG images with palettes.
How severe is CVE-2005-4048?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4048?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST