CVE-2004-1244: High severity Microsoft Windows Media Player vulnerability
Published Feb 8, 2004
·Updated
Windows Media Player 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG file containing large (1) width or (2) height values, aka the "PNG Processing Vulnerability."
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows Media Player=9
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 8, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1244?
CVE-2004-1244 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-1244?
To fix CVE-2004-1244, users should update to a version of Windows Media Player that is not vulnerable to this issue.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1244?
Users of Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 are affected by CVE-2004-1244.
4
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2004-1244?
CVE-2004-1244 is exploited through specially crafted PNG files that contain oversized dimensions.
5
What happens if I am targeted by an exploit of CVE-2004-1244?
If targeted by an exploit of CVE-2004-1244, your system may suffer from unauthorized code execution, compromising system integrity.