CVE-2007-3037: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 14, 2007
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Updated

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 causes a size mismatch between compressed and decompressed data and triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Windows Media Player Code Execution Vulnerability Parsing 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-2007-3037?

CVE-2007-3037 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3037?

To fix CVE-2007-3037, update Microsoft Windows Media Player to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Windows Media Player are affected by CVE-2007-3037?

CVE-2007-3037 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player versions 7.1, 9, 10, and 11.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2007-3037 enable?

CVE-2007-3037 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

5

How can users protect themselves from CVE-2007-3037?

Users can protect themselves from CVE-2007-3037 by avoiding the opening of suspicious WMZ or WMD skin files.

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