Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in quartz.dll in the DirectShow framework in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9, 10, and 11, including 11.0.5721.5260, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted (1) WAV, (2) SND, or (3) MID file. NOTE: this has been incorrectly reported as a code-execution vulnerability. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue is related to CVE-2008-4927.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Media Player | 9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4823
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499579/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33018Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021495
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47664
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7585
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4823
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499579/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33018Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021495
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47664
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7585
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5745?
CVE-2008-5745 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in quartz.dll in the DirectShow framework in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9, 10, and 11, including 11.0.5721.5260, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (applic...
How severe is CVE-2008-5745?
CVE-2008-5745 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5745?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Media Player.