How severe is CVE-2004-1285?

CVE-2004-1285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1285?

CVE-2004-1285 primarily affects Mplayer. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1285?

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-2004-1285 published?

CVE-2004-1285 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1285

CVE-2004-1285 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mplayer
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the get_header function in asf_mmst_streaming.c for MPlayer 1.0pre5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASF video stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1285?: Buffer overflow in the get_header function in asf_mmst_streaming.c for MPlayer 1.0pre5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASF video stream.
How severe is CVE-2004-1285?: CVE-2004-1285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1285?: CVE-2004-1285 primarily affects Mplayer. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1285?: 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-2004-1285 published?: CVE-2004-1285 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:0.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:0.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:0.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:0.92.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:1.0_pre1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:1.0_pre2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:1.0_pre3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:1.0_pre3try2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:1.0_pre4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:1.0_pre5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:1.0_pre5try1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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