| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS12-004 | Vulnerabilities in Windows Media Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2636391) | Windows XP | Critical | 11-01-2012 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted media file. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the local user.
Detailed Information on the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Media Player. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted MIDI file that could allow remote code execution when played using Windows Media Player. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.
K7 products detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability (CVE-2012-0003) as Exploit ( 700000031 ).
Further information on this exploit is available at : MS12-004
Affected Software
Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1