Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 on Windows XP SP2 invokes Internet Explorer to render HTML documents contained inside some media files, regardless of what default web browser is configured, which might allow remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in software that the user does not expect to run, as demonstrated by the HTMLView parameter in an .asx file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Player | 9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/41093
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/backdooring-windows-media-files
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479825/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479854/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479855/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479856/100/100/threaded
- http://osvdb.org/41093
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/backdooring-windows-media-files
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479825/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479854/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479855/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479856/100/100/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5095?
CVE-2007-5095 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 on Windows XP SP2 invokes Internet Explorer to render HTML documents contained inside some media files, regardless of what default web browser is configured, whi...
How severe is CVE-2007-5095?
CVE-2007-5095 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5095?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Media Player.