ZDI-CAN-19175: ZDI-23-165: Microsoft Windows Media Player Color Conversion Integer Underflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 24, 2023

Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Windows Media Player. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Microsoft Windows Media Player

Event History

Feb 24, 2023

Advisory Published

06:00 AM

Data Sourced

06:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-19175?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-19175 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-19175?

To fix ZDI-CAN-19175, update Microsoft Windows Media Player to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-19175?

ZDI-CAN-19175 affects installations of Microsoft Windows Media Player that have not been updated with security patches.

What type of attack exploits ZDI-CAN-19175?

ZDI-CAN-19175 can be exploited through user interaction with malicious web pages or files.

What are the consequences of not addressing ZDI-CAN-19175?

Failure to address ZDI-CAN-19175 may lead to unauthorized remote code execution on the affected system.