CVE-2005-2718: Buffer overflow in ad_pcm.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2718?

mplayer: upgrade to newer than 1.0_pre7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2718 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2718 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-2718 affect?

CVE-2005-2718 affects mplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in ad_pcm.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PCM audio data, as demonstrated using a video file with an audio header containing a large value in a stream format (st

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2718 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in ad_pcm.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PCM audio data, as demonstrated using a video file with an audio header containing a large value in a stream format (strf) chunk.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-08-29
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

2005-08-29 20:14 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 1.0_pre7

Fixed in: newer than 1.0_pre7

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_pre7 (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.

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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-2005-2718?

mplayer: upgrade to newer than 1.0_pre7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2718 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2718 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-2005-2718 affect?

CVE-2005-2718 affects mplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in ad_pcm.c in MPlayer 1.0pre7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PCM audio data, as demonstrated using a video file with an audio header containing a large value in a stream format (st

How urgent is CVE-2005-2718?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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