CVE-2007-6236: Medium severity Microsoft Windows Media Player vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2007
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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
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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.

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