Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-MEDIA-DVR |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Windows Media DVR-MS File Memory Corruption |
Release Date |
2011/12/22 |
Update Number |
2052 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center. A successful attack can lead to memory corruption and arbitrary code execution.
Microsoft Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center are prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user into opening a malicious file with the vulnerable application. A successful exploit will allow arbitrary code to run in the context of the currently logged-in user.