Description
An issue in MPV v.0.29.1 fixed in v0.30 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and crash program via the ao_c parameter.
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 | mpv | 0.30.0-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | mpv | 0.30.0-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | mpv | 0.30.0-1 | — |
| Debian 10 | mpv | 0.29.1-1+deb10u1 | DLA-3358-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | mpv | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | mpv | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | mpv | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | mpv | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | mpv | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | mpv | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | mpv | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | mpv | No fix yet | — |
Advisories 1
- DLA-3358-1 mpv - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026