ZDI-CAN-8186: Microsoft Windows Media Player Color Conversion Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of 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. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of AVI files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Media Player |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8186?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8186 is considered medium due to the potential for remote information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8186?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8186, ensure that you have the latest security updates installed for Windows Media Player from Microsoft.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8186?
ZDI-CAN-8186 affects users of Microsoft Windows Media Player versions that have not been updated with the latest security patches.
What kind of attack is possible with ZDI-CAN-8186?
With ZDI-CAN-8186, an attacker can disclose sensitive information by convincing users to visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file.
Is user interaction needed to exploit ZDI-CAN-8186?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8186, as the target must engage with a malicious site or file.
- agent/references
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/severity
- agent/title
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/zdi-advisory
- source/ZDI
- alias/ZDI-19-1003
- alias/ZDI-CAN-8186
- alias/CVE-2019-1481
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/event
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/windows media player