GStreamer FFmpeg Plug-in Multiple Buffer Overflows
Secunia Advisory: SA22202
Release Date: 2006-09-29
Popularity: 5,067 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:GStreamer FFmpeg Plug-in

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-4800


Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in GStreamer FFmpeg Plug-in, 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:
Do not open untrusted media files.

Other References:
SA22180:
http://secunia.com/advisories/22180/


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