CVE-2013-4858: Input Validation

Published Dec 30, 2013
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Updated

Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.1.4026.0 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .wav file, as demonstrated by movieMaker.wav.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows Movie Maker=2.1.4026.0
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

Dec 30, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4858?

CVE-2013-4858 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a denial of service due to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4858?

To mitigate CVE-2013-4858, it's recommended to update or uninstall Microsoft Windows Movie Maker and avoid opening potentially malicious .wav files.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-4858?

CVE-2013-4858 affects users running Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.1.4026.0 on Windows XP SP3.

4

Can CVE-2013-4858 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-4858 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted .wav files.

5

What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2013-4858?

Exploitation of CVE-2013-4858 typically results in the crashing of the Windows Movie Maker application.

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