CVE-2011-3625Smplayer Memory Corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in the sub_read_line_sami function in subreader.c in MPlayer, as used in SMPlayer 0.6.9, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a SAMI subtitle file.
Published Jun 11, 2014 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-3625
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2011-3625 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Mplayer2, Smplayer (Ricardo Villalba), mplayer (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including mplayer 2:1.0~rc4.dfsg1+svn33713-2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the sub_read_line_sami function in subreader.c in MPlayer, as used in SMPlayer 0.6.9, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a SAMI subtitle file.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mplayer2Mplayer2 | See advisory | n/a |
| SmplayerRicardo Villalba | 0.6.9 | n/a |
| mplayerdebian | See advisory | 2:1.0~rc4.dfsg1+svn33713-2 |
Patched Releases
mplayer
2:1.0~rc4.dfsg1+svn33713-2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 11, 2014
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2011-3625
- advisorylabs.mwrinfosecurity.com · mwri_mplayer-sami-subtitles_2011-08-12.pdf
- patchgit.mplayer2.org · commit
- exploitMSF mplayer_sami_bof.rb
- exploitExploitDB-18954
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the sub_read_line_sami function in subreader.c in MPlayer, as used in SMPlayer 0.6.9, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a SAMI subtitle file.
Affected: Mplayer2; Smplayer (Ricardo Villalba) versions 0.6.9; mplayer (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including mplayer 2:1.0~rc4.dfsg1+svn33713-2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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