CVE-2007-6236: Medium severity Microsoft Windows Media Player vulnerability
Published Dec 4, 2007
·Updated
Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain AIFF file that triggers a divide-by-zero error, as demonstrated by kr.aiff.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows Media Player=11
Event History
Dec 4, 2007
CVE Published
06:46 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6236?
CVE-2007-6236 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service through application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-6236?
To fix CVE-2007-6236, update Microsoft Windows Media Player to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Windows Media Player are affected by CVE-2007-6236?
CVE-2007-6236 specifically affects Microsoft Windows Media Player version 11.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-6236?
CVE-2007-6236 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by processing a malicious AIFF file.
5
Can CVE-2007-6236 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-6236 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted AIFF file to the target system.