CVE-2008-4927: Input Validation
First published: Tue Nov 04 2008(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9.0 through 11 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed (1) MIDI or (2) DAT file, related to "MThd Header Parsing." NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Media Player | =10 | |
| Microsoft Windows Media Player | =11 | |
| Microsoft Windows Media Player | =9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4927?
CVE-2008-4927 has a medium severity level as it can cause a denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4927?
To mitigate CVE-2008-4927, users should update to the latest version of Microsoft Windows Media Player.
What versions of Windows Media Player are affected by CVE-2008-4927?
CVE-2008-4927 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player versions 9.0, 10, and 11.
What types of files can trigger the vulnerability in CVE-2008-4927?
CVE-2008-4927 can be triggered by malformed MIDI and DAT files.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2008-4927?
Yes, CVE-2008-4927 requires user-assisted actions to exploit the vulnerability.
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