HTTP: Windows Media Player Malformed Media Player File Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Media Player. A successful attack can result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the targeted user.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows Media Player is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability when handling specially crafted media content. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to view a malicious webpage. Successful exploits will allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application, which can compromise the application and possibly the computer. The issue affects the following: Windows Media Player 9 series Windows Media Player 10 Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 12
Affected Products
Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya communication_server_1000_telephony_manager
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MAL-WMV-MEDIA
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2010-2745 Code Execution File Malformed Media Player Windows bid:43772
Release Date
10/12/2010
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
Avaya
CVSS Score
9.3