CVE-2015-1728 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting a malicious website with a crafted DataObject.
- 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-2015-1728?
CVE-2015-1728 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 10 Jun 2015. 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
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 through 12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DataObject on a web site, aka "Windows Media Player RCE via DataObject Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-17
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1728?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1728?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1728 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2015-1728 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1728 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-grc3-3wm6-wpmf.