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CVE-2009-2499

UnknownEPSS 15.55%

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CVE-2009-2499 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11; and Microsoft Media Foundation on Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with crafted metadata that triggers memory corruption, aka "Windows Media Playback Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 15.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11; and Microsoft Media Foundation on Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with crafted metadata that triggers memory corruption, aka "Windows Media Playback Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
15.55%

96.4th 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—
MicrosoftWindows Media FoundationAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2499?
Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11; and Microsoft Media Foundation on Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with crafted metadata that triggers memory corruption, aka "Windows Media Playback Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-2499?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2499 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2499?
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