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Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 10 Jul 2013 15:13 Release Date: 10 Jul 2013 4002 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Clients - Audio & Video

TYPE: Audio & Video

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Windows Media Format Runtime handles certain media files. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code if the attacker convinces a user to open a specially crafted media file. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows 8
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows RT

Solutions

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

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