Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11

CVE-2007-4288

Summary

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 is susceptible to a denial of service condition. When a specially crafted .au audio file is played, it can trigger a divide-by-zero error, leading to an application crash. This vulnerability, often exploited through user-assisted actions, poses a risk for users who may inadvertently open malicious audio files. Ensuring that media player software is kept up to date and avoiding suspicious file sources can mitigate the risk associated with this flaw.

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