Summary
This host is installed with Windows Media Player and is prone to denial of service vulnerability.
The vulnerability is due to error in handling 'MIDI' or 'DAT' file, related to 'MThd Header Parsing'.
Impact
Successful exploitation will cause denial of service.
Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore.
General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
For updates refer to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-media
Affected
Microsoft Windows Media Player versions 9.x, 10.x and 11.x
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2008-4927 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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