CVE-2007-4938: Buffer Overflow
Heap-based buffer overflow in libmpdemux/aviheader.c in MPlayer 1.0rc1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a .avi file with certain large "indx truck size" and nEntriesInuse values, and a certain wLongsPerEntry value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4938?
CVE-2007-4938 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4938?
CVE-2007-4938 specifically affects MPlayer version 1.0rc1 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4938?
To fix CVE-2007-4938, update MPlayer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of attack does CVE-2007-4938 enable?
CVE-2007-4938 allows remote attackers to crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code.
What file types are involved in CVE-2007-4938?
CVE-2007-4938 is associated with handling certain .avi files with specific large 'indx truck size' and 'nEntriesInuse' values.