MS.Windows.Image.File.Handling.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted image file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Windows Media Player XP
Microsoft Windows Media Player 9.0
Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10.0

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch supplied by the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-024.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)