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CVE-2009-2525

UnknownEPSS 23.32%

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CVE-2009-2525 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Media Runtime, as used in DirectShow WMA Voice Codec, Windows Media Audio Voice Decoder, and Audio Compression Manager (ACM), does not properly initialize unspecified functions within compressed audio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted media file or (2) crafted streaming content, aka "Windows Media Runtime Heap Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 23.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Runtime, as used in DirectShow WMA Voice Codec, Windows Media Audio Voice Decoder, and Audio Compression Manager (ACM), does not properly initialize unspecified functions within compressed audio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted media file or (2) crafted streaming content, aka "Windows Media Runtime Heap Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
23.32%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows Media Format Runtime9.0—
MicrosoftWindows Media Player9—
MicrosoftWindows Media Format Runtime9.5—
MicrosoftWindows Media Format Runtime11—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2525?
Microsoft Windows Media Runtime, as used in DirectShow WMA Voice Codec, Windows Media Audio Voice Decoder, and Audio Compression Manager (ACM), does not properly initialize unspecified functions within compressed audio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted media file or (2) crafted streaming content, aka "Windows Media Runtime Heap Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-2525?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2525 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2525?
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