10997 : Microsoft Windows Media Player ActiveX Control Unauthorized Media Library Manipulation
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10 months ago

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Disclosure

Jun 25, 2003

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a malicious ActiveX control is executed by the victim user, which will disclose the contents of the Media Library. This may also potentially give write access to the media library. This may result in a loss of confidentiality and/or integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Windows Media Player
Watch-list
9.0

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