CVE-2007-6401
CVE-2007-6401 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 3ivx Mpeg-4 Codec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: 3ivx Mpeg-4 Codec
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in mplayer2.exe in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.4, when used with the 3ivx 4.5.1 or 5.0.1 codec, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .mp4 file, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-6402.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6401?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in mplayer2.exe in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.4, when used with the 3ivx 4.5.1 or 5.0.1 codec, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .mp4 file, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-6402.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6401?
- CVE-2007-6401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6401 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6401?
- CVE-2007-6401 primarily affects 3ivx Mpeg-4 Codec. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6401?
- 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-2007-6401 published?
- CVE-2007-6401 was published on 2007-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3453
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484779/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26773
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019064
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4141
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:3ivx:mpeg-4_codec:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:3ivx:mpeg-4_codec:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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