CVE-2007-0016: Stack-based buffer overflow in MoviePlay 4.76 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long fil

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0016 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting movieplay. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in MoviePlay 4.76 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a LST file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.3% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netfarer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-03 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netfarer movieplay DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.76

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.76

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.76 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison movieplay sudo apt install movieplay=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.76> sudo apt-mark hold movieplay

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

dnf --showduplicates list movieplay sudo dnf downgrade movieplay-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.76> sudo dnf versionlock add movieplay

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: MoviePlay 4.76 - '.lst' Local Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0016?

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

Is CVE-2007-0016 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0016 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-2007-0016 affect?

CVE-2007-0016 affects movieplay. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in MoviePlay 4.76 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a LST file.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0016?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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