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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Windows : Microsoft Bulletins >> Cumulative patch for Windows Media Player Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Cumulative patch for Windows Media Player |
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Checks the version of Media Player Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through the media player. Description : The remote version of Windows Media Player is vulnerable to various flaws : - A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code when sending a badly formed file - A local attacker may gain SYSTEM rights Solution : Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-032.mspx Network Security Threat Level: High / CVSS Base Score : 8 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N) Networks Security ID: 5107, 5109, 5110 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 - 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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