How severe is CVE-2006-0579?

CVE-2006-0579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-0579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0579?

CVE-2006-0579 affects Mplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0579?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0579 published?

CVE-2006-0579 was published on 2006-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0579

CVE-2006-0579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mplayer
Published: 2006-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 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.
How severe is CVE-2006-0579?: CVE-2006-0579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0579?: CVE-2006-0579 affects Mplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0579 published?: CVE-2006-0579 was published on 2006-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mplayer:mplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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