MPlayer up to 1.0 Pre1 ASX Header asf_http_request memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MPlayer up to 1.0 Pre1 and classified as critical. This impacts the function asf_http_request of the component ASX Header Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2003-0835. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MPlayer up to 1.0 Pre1 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function asf_http_request of the component ASX Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple buffer overflows in asf_http_request of MPlayer before 0.92 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ASX header with a long hostname.

The weakness was published 11/17/2003 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-0835 since 09/29/2003. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14079 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mplayer (MDKSA-2003:097)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 0.92 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (23186) and Tenable (14079). Similar entry is available at VDB-21842. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 14079
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mplayer (MDKSA-2003:097)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MPlayer 0.92

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09/29/2003 🔍
09/30/2003 +1 days 🔍
11/17/2003 +48 days 🔍
11/17/2003 +0 days 🔍
07/31/2004 +257 days 🔍
08/15/2014 +3667 days 🔍
12/07/2024 +3767 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2003-0835 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0835
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20975
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2014 16:36
Updated: 12/07/2024 13:55
Changes: 08/15/2014 16:36 (60), 04/23/2019 10:50 (1), 12/07/2024 13:55 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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