Title: Microsoft Windows Media License Manager DoS Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
Windows Media License Manager is an application which authorizes content providers to distribute copyrighted digital content to Windows Media Player nodes.
When a Windows Media Player attempts to obtain authorization to download copyrighted media, it must presents Windows Media License Manager with a license. If a Windows Media License Manager is presented with a malformed license request, the Manager will crash and will require a restart in order to regain normal functionality.
Affected Products:
- Microsoft Windows Media License Manager 4.0.0
- Microsoft Windows Media License Manager 4.1.0
References:
- Microsoft: Frequently Asked Questions: Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS00-016)
- Microsoft: Q257200: Windows Media Server Rights Manager May Stop Serving Licenses
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