Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_bmp function in demux_bmp.c for Unix MPlayer 1.0pre5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a bitmap (BMP) file containing a large biClrUsed field.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | mplayer | 1.0~pre6a-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | mplayer | 1.0~pre6a-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | mplayer | 1.0~pre6a-1 | — |
References
- http://www1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/ChangeLog
- 20041216 MPlayer Bitmap Parsing Remote Heap Overflow Vulnerability third-party-advisory
- mplayer-bitmap-bo(18527) vdb-entry
- MDKSA-2004:157 vendor-advisory