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Microsoft Windows Movie Maker Memory Corruption Vulnerability ( 11 August 2010 )

Last Update Date: 28 Jan 2011 Release Date: 11 Aug 2010 5190 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Windows Movie Maker handles specially crafted project files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. 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 Vista
  • Movie Maker 2.1
  • Movie Maker 2.6
  • Movie Maker 6.0

Solutions

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

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