CVE-2022-38853
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain The MPlayer Project products are vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function asf_init_audio_stream() of libmpdemux/asfheader.c. This affects mplayer SVN-r38374-13.0.1 and mencoder SVN-r38374-13.0.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain The MPlayer Project products are vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function asf_init_audio_stream() of libmpdemux/asfheader.c. This affects mplayer SVN-r38374-13.0.1 and mencoder SVN-r38374-13.0.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mplayerhq | Mencoder | svn-r38374-13.0.1 |
| Mplayerhq | Mplayer | svn-r38374-13.0.1 |
References
- https://trac.mplayerhq.hu/ticket/2398Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.mplayerhq.hu/ticket/2398Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38853?
Certain The MPlayer Project products are vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function asf_init_audio_stream() of libmpdemux/asfheader.c. This affects mplayer SVN-r38374-13.0.1 and mencoder SVN-r38374-13.0.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-38853?
CVE-2022-38853 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38853?
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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