CVE-2005-1195: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the code used to handle (1) MMS over TCP (MMST) streams or (2) RealMed

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1195 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mplayer, xine-lib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the code used to handle (1) MMS over TCP (MMST) streams or (2) RealMedia RTSP streams in xine-lib before 1.0, and other products that use xine-lib such as MPlayer 1.0pre6 and earlier, allow remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mplayer · xine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mplayer mplayer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0_pre6

Fixed in: newer than 1.0_pre6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0_pre6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mplayer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mplayer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

xine xine-lib DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1_beta1 · 1_beta2 · 1_beta3 · 1_beta4 · 1_beta5 · 1_beta6 · 1_beta7 · 1_beta8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1_beta1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xine-lib || rpm -q xine-lib || xine-lib --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1_beta1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xine-lib sudo apt install xine-lib=<VERSION_BEFORE_1_beta1> sudo apt-mark hold xine-lib

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

dnf --showduplicates list xine-lib sudo dnf downgrade xine-lib-<VERSION_BEFORE_1_beta1> sudo dnf versionlock add xine-lib

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-1195?

mplayer: upgrade to newer than 1.0_pre6; xine-lib: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1195 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1195 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-2005-1195 affect?

CVE-2005-1195 affects mplayer, xine-lib. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the code used to handle (1) MMS over TCP (MMST) streams or (2) RealMedia RTSP streams in xine-lib before 1.0, and other products that use xine-lib such as MPlayer 1.0pre6 and earlier, allow remote mal

How urgent is CVE-2005-1195?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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