Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Media.Player.ActiveX.Insecure.Method.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a Code Execution vulnerability in the Windows Media Player ActiveX control.
The vulnerability can be exploited through misuse of multiple insecure methods. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the affected ActiveX control. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause the program to crash, resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
Affected Products
Windows Media player version 9
Windows Media player version 11
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Set the kill bit for the following CLSID:
{6BF52A52-394A-11d3-B153-00C04F79FAA6}
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 29684 |
| Created | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2004-1234 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 40.71% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MediaPlayer |