CVE-2006-0579
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CVE-2006-0579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mplayer | Mplayer | <= 1.0_pre7try2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18718Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18718Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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