CVE-2008-1558 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 31 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted SDP parameter in MPlayer, requiring user interaction to open the stream.

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: Available

What is CVE-2008-1558?

CVE-2008-1558 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2008. 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

Uncontrolled array index in the sdpplin_parse function in stream/realrtsp/sdpplin.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 allows remote attackers to overwrite memory and execute arbitrary code via a large streamid SDP parameter. NOTE: this issue has been referred to as an integer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1558?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mplayer Mplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1558?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2008-1558 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1558 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1558, DSA-1552-1, DTSA-121-1, GHSA-phwc-q98v-7w98.