CVE-2004-1285 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Dec 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASF video stream, requiring users to open the malicious file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2004-1285?

CVE-2004-1285 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the get_header function in asf_mmst_streaming.c for MPlayer 1.0pre5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASF video stream.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1285?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mplayer Mplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1285?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1285 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2004-1285 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1285 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wxjg-25m3-xmh3.