# CVE-2006-0579: Multiple integer overflows in (1) the new\_demux\_packet function in demuxer.h and (2) the demux\_asf\_read\_packet function in demux\_asf.c in MP

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-02-08 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple integer overflows in (1) the new_demux_packet function in demuxer.h and (2) the demux_asf_read_packet function in demux_asf.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7try2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ASF file with a large packet length value. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; portions of the details are obtained from third party information.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/18718
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24531
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19114
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-03.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:048
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0457

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