Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:WMP-AU-DOS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Windows Media Player Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2014/09/17 |
Update Number |
2420 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Windows Media Player Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Media Player. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows Media Player is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability when processing a malformed AU file. A remote attacker can exploit this issue to crash the affected application, denying service to legitimate users. This issue affects Microsoft Windows Media Player 11; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
References
- BugTraq: 25236
- CVE: CVE-2007-4288