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Microsoft Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 28 Jan 2011 Release Date: 14 Apr 2010 4957 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Media Player ActiveX control. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs or view, change, or delete data with full user rights.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Windows Media Player 9 Series

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

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