Color Space Conversion Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11

CVE-2010-1042

Summary

The vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 arises from improper color space conversion, which can be exploited by remote attackers. By crafting a malicious .AVI file, attackers may trigger memory corruption, leading to a potential denial of service or arbitrary code execution on affected systems. The full implications of this flaw could expose users to considerable security risks, as the origins of these vulnerabilities have been reported through third-party channels.

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