CVE-2008-1558 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2008-1558: Uncontrolled array index in the sdpplin_parse function in stream/realrtsp/sdpplin.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 allows remote attackers to overwrite memory and execute arbitrary code via a large streamid SDP parameter. NOTE: this issue has been referred to as an integer overflow.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2008-1558 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mplayer→ fixed in1.0~rc2-10urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mplayer

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mplayer→ fixed in1.0~rc2-10urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mplayer

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mplayer→ fixed in1.0~rc2-10urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mplayer

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