Format string error in mpv - CVE-2021-30145
Published: September 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU96995
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30145
CWE-ID: CWE-134
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: mpv-player
Affected software:
mpv
mpv
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error when parsing m3u playlist files. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted file that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-30145
Install updates from vendor's website.