CVE-2008-5616: Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-5616?

mplayer: upgrade to newer than 1.0_rc1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-5616 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5616 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-2008-5616 affect?

CVE-2008-5616 affects mplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-5616?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2008-5616 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.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-12-17
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

2008-12-17 01:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mplayer mplayer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0_rc1 · 0.90 · 0.90_pre · 0.90_rc · 0.90_rc4 · 0.91 · 0.92 · 0.92.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0_rc1

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_rc1 (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-2008-5616?

mplayer: upgrade to newer than 1.0_rc1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5616 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5616 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-2008-5616 affect?

CVE-2008-5616 affects mplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5616?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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References

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