CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-0579

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple integer overflows in MPlayer 1.0pre7try2 and earlier in new_demux_packet (demuxer.h) and demux_asf_read_packet (demux_asf.c) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASF file with a large packet length value.

Risk Assessment

The organization risks remote code execution when playing a malicious ASF file, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or further network compromise.

Recommendation

Upgrade MPlayer to a version newer than 1.0pre7try2 or apply the security patch. Restrict playback of ASF files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS