Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player
CVE-2007-6236

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Media Player
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 December 2007

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 33%

What is CVE-2007-6236?

A denial of service vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows Media Player when processing specific AIFF files that cause an application crash due to a divide-by-zero error. Attackers can exploit this flaw to create a malicious AIFF file, leading to unexpected application behavior and potential system instability. The issue highlights the importance of secure handling of multimedia files within player applications.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2007-6236 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4682
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http://osvdb.org/43715
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38797
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EPSS Score

33% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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