CVE-2008-5616 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malformed TwinVQ file in MPlayer.

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-2008-5616?

CVE-2008-5616 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5616?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mplayer Mplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5616?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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

Is CVE-2008-5616 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5616 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5616, GHSA-w9vw-r38j-pm48.