CVE-2011-0042: Input Validation

Published Mar 9, 2011
·
Updated

SBE.dll in the Stream Buffer Engine in Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP3, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista does not properly parse Digital Video Recording (.dvr-ms) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "DVR-MS Vulnerability."

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center=2005-sp3
All of the following
Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista

Event History

Mar 9, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0042?

CVE-2011-0042 is rated as a critical vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0042?

To fix CVE-2011-0042, apply the latest security update from Microsoft that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2011-0042?

CVE-2011-0042 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP3.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0042?

CVE-2011-0042 is a vulnerability in the Stream Buffer Engine that improperly parses Digital Video content.

5

Is CVE-2011-0042 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-0042 can be exploited remotely through malicious Digital Video content.

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