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Gentoo: GLSA-202107-46 Normal: mpv Format String Code Execution

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Calendar Grey July 20, 2021
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
An issue with format strings in mpv may allow for remote code execution. Users are advised to upgrade promptly to maintain security.
A format string vulnerability was found in mpv, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Summary

mpv uses untrusted input within format strings.

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo software update code execution format string normal severity mpv

Resolution

All mpv users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/mpv-0.33.1"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2021-30145 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-30145

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-46
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Concerns

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

Severity: Normal
Title: mpv: Format string vulnerability
Date: July 20, 2021
Bugs: #780474
ID: 202107-46

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo software update code execution format string normal severity mpv

Synopsis

A format string vulnerability was found in mpv, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Background

Video player based on MPlayer/mplayer2.

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Affected Packages

------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-video/mpv < 0.33.1 >= 0.33.1

Impact

===== A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted m3u playlist file using mpv, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

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