CVE-2009-2527 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 14 Oct 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening crafted ASF files or streaming content 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-2009-2527?

CVE-2009-2527 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 14 Oct 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted ASF file or (2) crafted streaming content, aka "WMP Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2527?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2527?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2527 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-2527 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2527 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Media Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rw8c-5h56-67gx.