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Microsoft Windows Media Decompression Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 14 Feb 2013 17:21 Release Date: 14 Feb 2013 4485 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows handles media content. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted media file (such as an .mpg file), opens a Microsoft Office document (such as a .ppt file) that contains a specially crafted embedded media file, or receives specially crafted streaming content.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server 2008

Solutions

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


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