CVE-2008-2253

Name: CVE-2008-2253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-11T01:10:13.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 29.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted audio-only file that is streamed from a Server-Side Playlist (SSPL) on Windows Media Server, aka "Windows Media Player Sampling Rate Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 29.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted audio-only file that is streamed from a Server-Side Playlist (SSPL) on Windows Media Server, aka "Windows Media Player Sampling Rate Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

29.76%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	11

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122235754013992&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=766863#PRODUCTSBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30550Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020831Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-253A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2522Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-054
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5615Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122235754013992&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=766863#PRODUCTSBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30550Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020831Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-253A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2522Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-054
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5615Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2253?

How severe is CVE-2008-2253?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 29.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2253?

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