CVE-2009-2499
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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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Media Format Runtime | 9.0 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | Sp4 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Format Runtime | 9.5 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Format Runtime | 11 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Services | 9.1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Services | 2008 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Foundation | All versions | — |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-251A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-251A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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