CVE-2007-3035: High severity Microsoft Windows Media Player vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2007
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1, 9, 10, and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (WMZ or WMD) with crafted header information that is not properly handled during decompression, aka "Windows Media Player Code Execution Vulnerability Decompressing Skins."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Windows Media Player=7.1
Microsoft Windows Media Player=10
Microsoft Windows Media Player=11
Microsoft Windows Media Player=9

Event History

Aug 14, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Aug 15, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3035?

CVE-2007-3035 is rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3035?

To mitigate CVE-2007-3035, users should update Microsoft Windows Media Player to the latest version available.

3

Which versions of Windows Media Player are affected by CVE-2007-3035?

CVE-2007-3035 affects Windows Media Player versions 7.1, 9, 10, and 11.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2007-3035?

CVE-2007-3035 involves remote code execution via crafted skin files in Windows Media Player.

5

How can I protect myself from CVE-2007-3035?

To protect against CVE-2007-3035, avoid downloading or opening WMZ or WMD skin files from untrusted sources.

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