HTTP: Microsoft Windows Media Player Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Media Player. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows Media Player is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability when processing a malformed AU file. A remote attacker can exploit this issue to crash the affected application, denying service to legitimate users. This issue affects Microsoft Windows Media Player 11; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_media_player
Short Name
HTTP:STC:WMP-AU-DOS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2007-4288 CVE-2014-2671 Denial Media Microsoft Player Service Windows bid:25236 of
Release Date
09/17/2014
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
6.8
4.3