Microsoft Windows Media Player AVI File Colorspace Conversion Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

BID:38790

Info

Microsoft Windows Media Player AVI File Colorspace Conversion Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 38790
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2010-1042
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 17 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:02PM
Credit: ITSecTeam
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Windows Media Player AVI File Colorspace Conversion Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Media Player is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability when handling specially crafted AVI files.

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a malicious file with the vulnerable application. A successful exploit may allow arbitrary code to run in the context of the currently logged-in user.

Windows Media Player 11 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

UPDATE (Mar 19, 2010): The vendor has not been able to replicate this issue. Pending further investigation, this BID will be updated and possibly retired.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Windows Media Player AVI File Colorspace Conversion Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

The following proof-of-concept is available:

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Windows Media Player AVI File Colorspace Conversion Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Microsoft Windows Media Player AVI File Colorspace Conversion Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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