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CVE-2009-2498

UnknownEPSS 21.21%

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CVE-2009-2498 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11 and Windows Media Services 9.1 and 2008 do not properly parse malformed headers in Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .asf, (2) .wmv, or (3) .wma file, aka "Windows Media Header Parsing Invalid Free Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 21.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11 and Windows Media Services 9.1 and 2008 do not properly parse malformed headers in Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .asf, (2) .wmv, or (3) .wma file, aka "Windows Media Header Parsing Invalid Free Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
21.21%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows Media Format Runtime9.0—
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Media Format Runtime9.5—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Media Format Runtime11—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows Media Services9.1—
MicrosoftWindows Media Services2008—
MicrosoftMedia Foundation SdkAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2498?
Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11 and Windows Media Services 9.1 and 2008 do not properly parse malformed headers in Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .asf, (2) .wmv, or (3) .wma file, aka "Windows Media Header Parsing Invalid Free Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-2498?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2498 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2498?
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