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MPlayer FFmpeg Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA22182
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Release Date:
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2006-09-29
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Popularity:
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7,712 views
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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DoS
System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | MPlayer 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-4800
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Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in MPlayer, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerabilities are caused due to the use of a vulnerable version of FFmpeg.
For more information:
SA22180
Solution:
Update to MPlayer-1.0pre8.
Other References:
SA22180:
http://secunia.com/advisories/22180/
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