CVE-2005-1574: High severity Microsoft Windows Media Player vulnerability

Published May 14, 2005
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Updated

Windows Media Player 9 and 10, in certain cases, allows content protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) to redirect the user to a web site to obtain a license, even when the "Acquire licenses automatically for protected content" setting is not enabled.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows Media Player=10
Microsoft Windows Media Player=9

Event History

May 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1574?

CVE-2005-1574 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to protected content.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1574?

To remediate CVE-2005-1574, update Windows Media Player to the latest version or apply the relevant patches from Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Windows Media Player are affected by CVE-2005-1574?

CVE-2005-1574 affects Windows Media Player versions 9 and 10.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2005-1574 on user privacy?

CVE-2005-1574 could potentially compromise user privacy by allowing unauthorized redirection to license acquisition sites.

5

Is CVE-2005-1574 still a risk today?

While CVE-2005-1574 pertains to older versions of Windows Media Player, users of these versions may still be at risk if they have not updated.

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