CVE-2004-1244 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PNG file with large dimensions in Windows Media Player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1244?
CVE-2004-1244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 8 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows Media Player 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG file containing large (1) width or (2) height values, aka the "PNG Processing Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1244 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-1244 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1244 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wvcf-x376-222j.