CVE-2004-0659: Buffer overflow in TranslateFilename for common.c in MPlayer 1.0pre4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0659 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting mplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in TranslateFilename for common.c in MPlayer 1.0pre4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	15.7% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mplayer

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-08-06 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mplayer mplayer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.90 · 0.90_pre · 0.90_rc · 0.90_rc4 · 0.91 · 0.92 · 0.92.1 · 0.92_cvs

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.90

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mplayer || rpm -q mplayer || mplayer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.90 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mplayer sudo apt install mplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.90> sudo apt-mark hold mplayer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mplayer sudo dnf downgrade mplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.90> sudo dnf versionlock add mplayer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MPlayer 1.0pre4 GUI - Filename handling Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0659?

mplayer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0659 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0659 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0659 affect?

CVE-2004-0659 affects mplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in TranslateFilename for common.c in MPlayer 1.0pre4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0659?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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