Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.3/6.4/7.0 ASX File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.3/6.4/7.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component ASX File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2001-0242. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.3/6.4/7.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component ASX File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflows in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long version tag in an .ASX file, or (2) a long banner tag, a variant of the ".ASX Buffer Overrun" vulnerability as discussed in MS:MS00-090.

The weakness was published 06/27/2001 by ByteRage as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0242. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $100k and more.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5574), SecurityFocus (BID 2686†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4276†). Similar entry is available at VDB-16269. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/02/2001 🔍
05/06/2001 +4 days 🔍
06/27/2001 +52 days 🔍
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05/10/2004 +1048 days 🔍
07/04/2014 +3707 days 🔍
12/30/2024 +3832 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: ByteRage
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0242 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16825
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X-Force: 5574 - Microsoft Media Player .ASX buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 2686 - Windows Media Player .ASX 'Version' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 4276 - [MS01-029] Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Media Player via Wrong Handling of Malformed .ASX Files, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 16:10
Updated: 12/30/2024 07:32
Changes: 07/04/2014 16:10 (64), 05/21/2019 14:40 (2), 12/30/2024 07:32 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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