CVE-2009-0555: Code Injection
First published: Wed Oct 14 2009(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Media Runtime, as used in DirectShow WMA Voice Codec, Windows Media Audio Voice Decoder, and Audio Compression Manager (ACM), does not properly process Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted audio file that uses the Windows Media Speech codec, aka "Windows Media Runtime Voice Sample Rate Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime | =9.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Media Player | =9 | |
| Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime | =9.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime | =11 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0555?
CVE-2009-0555 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0555?
To fix CVE-2009-0555, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-0555?
CVE-2009-0555 affects multiple Microsoft software, including Windows Media Player 9, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Vista SP1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2009-0555 represent?
CVE-2009-0555 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASF file.
When was CVE-2009-0555 disclosed?
CVE-2009-0555 was disclosed in October 2009, with a security bulletin released by Microsoft.
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