CVE-2008-2253 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted audio file streamed from a Windows Media Server, requiring user interaction to open the playlist.
- 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-2008-2253?
CVE-2008-2253 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 10 Sep 2008. 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
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted audio-only file that is streamed from a Server-Side Playlist (SSPL) on Windows Media Server, aka "Windows Media Player Sampling Rate Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2253 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2008-2253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5c77-wp2j-j23w.