CVE-2009-1331 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can crash Windows Media Player by tricking users into opening a malicious MIDI file, causing a denial of service.
- 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-2009-1331?
CVE-2009-1331 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 17 Apr 2009. 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
Integer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 11.0.5721.5260 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .mid file, as demonstrated by crash.mid.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1331?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1331?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1331 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-1331 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1331 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78w2-qm8v-7wr9.