26430 : Microsoft Windows Media Player PNG Processing Overflow
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Last Modified

10 months ago

Percent Complete

100%

Disclosure

Jun 13, 2006

Discovery

Feb 22, 2006

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in Windows Media Player. The program fails to validate PNG image files resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted file, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Rumored / Private
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 in versions 9, 10 and XP. There is no current update for Windows 98, 98 SE or ME.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Windows
Watch-list
98
98 SE
ME
Windows Media Player
Watch-list
7.1
10
9
for XP

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  • Greg MacManus - iDEFENSE Labs

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