CVE-2022-32317: The MPlayer Project v1.5 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free resulting in a double free in the pre

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-32317 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting mplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MPlayer Project v1.5 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free resulting in a double free in the preinit function at libvo/vo_v4l2.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file. The device=strdup statement is not executed on every call. Note: This has been disputed by third parties as invalid and not reproduceable.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2022-07-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mplayerhq

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-14 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mplayerhq mplayer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mplayer sudo apt install mplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold mplayer

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

dnf --showduplicates list mplayer sudo dnf downgrade mplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> 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.

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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-2022-32317?

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

Is CVE-2022-32317 being exploited?

CVE-2022-32317 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-2022-32317 affect?

CVE-2022-32317 affects mplayer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The MPlayer Project v1.5 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free resulting in a double free in the preinit function at libvo/vo_v4l2.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file. The device=strdup s

How urgent is CVE-2022-32317?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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