Microsoft Windows Media Player ASF Heap Overflow Vulnerability (974112)

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Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS09-052.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to crash an affected player or execute arbitrary code on the affected application. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-052.mspx
Insight
A heap-based overflow error occurs while processing malformed ASF files, which can be exploited by tricking a user into opening a malformed ASF file or visiting a malicious web page.
Affected
Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4 Microsoft Windows 2K Service Pack 4 and prior. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior. Microsoft Windows 2K3 Service Pack 2 and prior.
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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