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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 >> DRM Update in Windows Media Player may facilitate spyware infections (892313) Vulnerability Assessment Details
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DRM Update in Windows Media Player may facilitate spyware infections (892313) |
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Checks the version of Media Player Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : It is possible to install spyware on the remote host. Description : The remote host is running a version Windows Media Player 9 or Windows Media Player 10 which contains a vulnerability which may permit a possible hacker to infect the remote host with spyware. A possible hacker may exploit this flaw by crafting malformed WMP files which will cause Windows Media Player to redirect the users to a rogue website when attempting to acquire a license to read the file. Solution : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892313/ See also : http://www.benedelman.org/news/010205-1.html Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 6 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N) Networks Security ID: 13607 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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