Windows Media Runtime Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2009-0555

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 2000
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows Media Player
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2009

Summary

The vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Media Runtime affects components like DirectShow WMA Voice Codec and Windows Media Audio Voice Decoder. It arises from improper handling of Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, allowing remote attackers to craft malicious audio files embedded with the Windows Media Speech codec. This flaw could enable the execution of arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, posing significant security risks for users who interact with compromised media content.

References

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
vdb-entrysignaturex_refsource_OVAL
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.html
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS

EPSS Score

60% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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