CVE-2013-3127 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted media file in Windows Media Player or related runtimes.
- 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-2013-3127?
CVE-2013-3127 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 10 Jul 2013. 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
The Microsoft WMV video codec in wmv9vcm.dll, wmvdmod.dll in Windows Media Format Runtime 9 and 9.5, and wmvdecod.dll in Windows Media Format Runtime 11 and Windows Media Player 11 and 12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file, aka "WMV Video Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3127?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime, Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3127?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3127 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2013-3127 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3127 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pgj9-vw6w-2mwc.