CVE-2007-6401

Name: CVE-2007-6401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-17T18:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 29.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in mplayer2.exe in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.4, when used with the 3ivx 4.5.1 or 5.0.1 codec, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .mp4 file, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-6402.. EPSS estimates a 29.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in mplayer2.exe in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.4, when used with the 3ivx 4.5.1 or 5.0.1 codec, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .mp4 file, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-6402.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

29.73%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
3ivx	Mpeg-4 Codec	4.5.1
3ivx	Mpeg-4 Codec	5.0.1
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	6.4

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6401?

How severe is CVE-2007-6401?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6401 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 29.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6401?

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Source: NVD / NIST