Debian Security Advisory DSA 4105-1 (mpv - security update)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
It was discovered that mpv, a media player, was vulnerable to remote code execution attacks. An attacker could craft a malicious web page that, when used as an argument in mpv, could execute arbitrary code in the host of the mpv user.
Affected Software
Affected Software
mpv on Debian Linux
Detection Method
Detection Method
This check tests the installed software version using the apt package manager.
Solution
Solution
For the stable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in version 0.23.0-2+deb9u1. We recommend that you upgrade your mpv packages. For the detailed security status of mpv please refer to its security tracker page linked in the references.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
Ready to dive in? Start your free trial today.
Companies of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 500s—use Mageni to scan their assets for vulnerabilities, reduce risk exposure and minimizing the likelihood of a data breach. Free for 7-days then $39 USD Monthly. No Contracts, Cancel at Anytime and 7-days Money-Back Guarantee.
Get Started For Free