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CVE Number Vulnerability Product Severity Date
MS10-094 Vulnerability in Windows Media Encoder Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2447961) Windows XP Critical 15-12-2010

Technical Information

Brief overview of the risk:
The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker convinces a user to open a legitimate Windows Media Profile (.prx) file that is located in the same network directory as a specially crafted library file.
Detailed Information on the risk:

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows handles the loading of DLL files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.


Further information on this exploit is available at : MS10-094

Affected Software

Windows XP 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 Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2