Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11; and Microsoft Media Foundation on Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with crafted metadata that triggers memory corruption, aka "Windows Media Playback Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Media Format Runtime | 9.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Services | 9.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Foundation | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-251A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-251A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2499?
CVE-2009-2499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11; and Microsoft Media Foundation on Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP...
How severe is CVE-2009-2499?
CVE-2009-2499 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2499?
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.