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A mpv security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 10 to address an issue that could be used to execute arbitrary code or crash the program via the ao_c parameter.



DLA 3358-1: mpv security update



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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3358-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org
  https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Thorsten Alteholz
March 12, 2023   https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : mpv
Version : 0.29.1-1+deb10u1
CVE ID : CVE-2020-19824

An issue has been found in mpv, a video player based on MPlayer/mplayer2.
Due to a use after free an attacker coudl execute arbitrary code or crash
the program via the ao_c parameter.

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
0.29.1-1+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your mpv packages.

For the detailed security status of mpv please refer to
its security tracker page at:
  https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/mpv

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at:   https://wiki.debian.org/LTS