MPlayer.SAMI.Subtitle.Sub.Read.Line.Sami.Buffer.Overflow

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in MPlayer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted "SAMI" subtitle file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Products

MPlayer Project MPlayer SVN prior to r33471

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

There are no vendor supplied patches available at this time.

References