Microsoft Windows Media Player '.ape' File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	47041
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Mar 27 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 27 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	KedAns-Dz
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Windows Media Player '.ape' File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Media Player is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.

Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Microsoft Windows Media Player '.ape' File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The following proof of concept code is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/47041.pl

Microsoft Windows Media Player '.ape' File Remote Buffer Overflow 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].

Microsoft Windows Media Player '.ape' File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• Windows Media Player Homepage (Microsoft)