CVE-2004-0659

CVE-2004-0659 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in TranslateFilename for common.c in MPlayer 1.0pre4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0659?
Buffer overflow in TranslateFilename for common.c in MPlayer 1.0pre4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name.
How severe is CVE-2004-0659?
CVE-2004-0659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0659 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0659?
CVE-2004-0659 primarily affects Mplayer. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0659?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0659 published?
CVE-2004-0659 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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