CVE-2022-32317

Name: CVE-2022-32317
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-14T20:15:08.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32317 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The MPlayer Project v1.5 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free resulting in a double free in the preinit function at libvo/vo_v4l2.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MPlayer Project v1.5 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free resulting in a double free in the preinit function at libvo/vo_v4l2.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file. The device=strdup statement is not executed on every call. Note: This has been disputed by third parties as invalid and not reproduceable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mplayerhq	Mplayer	1.5

References

https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=858107Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/b17fr13nds/MPlayer_cve_pocExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://transfer.sh/m2WcuM/poc_dup.zipBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=858107Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/b17fr13nds/MPlayer_cve_pocExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://transfer.sh/m2WcuM/poc_dup.zipBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32317?

How severe is CVE-2022-32317?

CVE-2022-32317 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32317?

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