Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Windows Media Encoder by Microsoft
CVE-2008-3008

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Media Encoder
Windows-nt
Windows 2000
Windows 2003 Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 September 2008

What is CVE-2008-3008?

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the WMEncProfileManager ActiveX control found in wmex.dll of Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 Series. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long first argument to the GetDetailsString method. If exploited, it may lead to unauthorized access and system compromise, highlighting the importance of updating and safeguarding the affected software.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/996227
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122235754013992&w=2
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020832
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EPSS Score

79% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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