Description
Integer overflow in the demuxer function in libmpdemux/demux_gif.c in Mplayer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via large dimensions in a gif file.
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 ↗Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | mplayer | 2:1.2.1-1ubuntu1.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | mplayer | 2:1.1+dfsg1-0ubuntu3.1 | — |
Advisories 2
- DLA-457-1 mplayer - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-458-1 mplayer2 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026