CVE-2006-0579

Name: CVE-2006-0579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-02-08T01:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.95%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mplayer	Mplayer	<= 1.0_pre7try2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0579?

How severe is CVE-2006-0579?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0579 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0579?

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Source: NVD / NIST