MS.Windows.Media.Player.Skin.Parsing.Size.Mismatch

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a heap overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Media Player.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software parses a malformed skin file. It may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .WMZ file whose compressed size and uncompressed size are mismatched.

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Windows Media Player 7.1
Windows Media Player 9
Windows Media Player 10
Windows Media Player 11

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the website:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-047.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)