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Gentoo: GLSA 200805-22 Normal: MPlayer Integer Overflow Threat

An integer overflow vulnerability in MPlayer may allow for the execution of arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200805-22 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: MPlayer: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code Date: May 29, 2008 Bugs: #215006 ID: 200805-22 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= An integer overflow vulnerability in MPlayer may allow for the execution of arbitrary code. Background ========= MPlayer is a media player including support for a wide range of audio and video formats. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-video/mplayer < 1.0_rc2_p26753 > = 1.0_rc2_p26753 Description ========== k`sOSe reported an integer overflow vulnerability in the sdpplin_parse() function in the file stream/realrtsp/sdpplin.c, which can be exploited to overwrite arbitrary memory regions via an overly large "StreamCount" SDP parameter. Impact ===== A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted media file, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running MPlayer. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All MPlayer users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =media-video/mplayer-1.0_rc2_p26753" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2008-1558 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-1558 Availability =========== ThisGLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200805-22 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org/. License ====== Copyright 2008 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Buffer overflow vulnerability in VLC enables remote code execution. Immediate update advised to maintain system integrity on Ubuntu.. MPlayer Security, Code Execution Risk, Integer Overflow Issue. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

May 29, 2008 Gentoo