Remote Code Execution Risk in Microsoft Windows Media Products

CVE-2008-3010

Summary

The vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player and related components arises from incorrect association of ISATAP addresses with the Local Intranet zone. This flaw enables remote servers to exploit the vulnerability for capturing NTLM credentials. By sending crafted authentication requests, attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected systems, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and exploitation. This vulnerability affects various versions of Windows Media Player and related runtime services, emphasizing the need for timely updates and mitigation strategies.

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