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HIGH · 9.3

CVE-2009-2498

Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11 and Windows Media Services 9.1 and 2008 do not properly parse malformed headers in Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, which allows remote atta...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11 and Windows Media Services 9.1 and 2008 do not properly parse malformed headers in Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .asf, (2) .wmv, or (3) .wma file, aka "Windows Media Header Parsing Invalid Free Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

9.3

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Media Format Runtime9.0
MicrosoftWindows 2000-
MicrosoftWindows Xp-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008-
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Media Services9.1
MicrosoftMedia Foundation SdkAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-2498?

CVE-2009-2498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11 and Windows Media Services 9.1 and 2008 do not properly parse malformed headers in Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, which allows remote atta...

How severe is CVE-2009-2498?

CVE-2009-2498 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2498?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.