CVE-2007-3037

Name: CVE-2007-3037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-08-14T21:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.82%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-3037 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1, 9, 10, and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (WMZ or WMD) with crafted header information that causes a size mismatch between compressed and decompressed data and triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Windows Media Player Code Execution Vulnerability Parsing Skins.". EPSS estimates a 21.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1, 9, 10, and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (WMZ or WMD) with crafted header information that causes a size mismatch between compressed and decompressed data and triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Windows Media Player Code Execution Vulnerability Parsing Skins."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

21.82%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	7.1
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	9
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	10
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	11

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-3037?

How severe is CVE-2007-3037?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-3037 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3037?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST