Microsoft Windows Media Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
28 Jan 2011
Release Date:
14 Apr 2010
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RISK: Medium Risk
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4 running the optional Windows Media Services component due to the way the Windows Media Unicast Service handles specially crafted transport information packets. On Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4, Windows Media Services is an optional component and is not installed by default. Only Microsoft Windows 2000 Server systems that have enabled Windows Media Services are affected by this vulnerability.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4
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