CVE-2010-1879
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CVE-2010-1879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Quartz.dll for DirectShow; Windows Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5, and 11; Media Encoder 9; and the Asycfilt.dll COM component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a media file with crafted compression data, aka "Media Decompression Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 20.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Quartz.dll for DirectShow; Windows Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5, and 11; Media Encoder 9; and the Asycfilt.dll COM component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a media file with crafted compression data, aka "Media Decompression Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Directx | 9.0 |
| Microsoft | Directx | 9.0a |
| Microsoft | Directx | 9.0b |
| Microsoft | Directx | 9.0c |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Format Runtime | 9 |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Format Runtime | 9.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Format Runtime | 11 |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Encoder | 9 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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