Microsoft Windows Media Player 11.0.5721.5145 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11.0.5721.5145. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2010-1042. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Windows Media Player 11.0.5721.5145 (Operating System). This issue affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 does not properly perform colorspace conversion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .AVI file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was presented 03/22/2010 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-1042 since 03/22/2010. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

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

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (57205) and SecurityFocus (BID 38790†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Microsoft

Name

• Windows Media Player

Version

• 11.0.5721.5145

License

• commercial

Support

• end of life (old version)

Website

• Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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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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OpenVAS ID: 900757
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows Media Player .AVI File DOS Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-1042 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-1042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52283
X-Force: 57205 - Microsoft Windows Media Player .AVI code execution
SecurityFocus: 38790 - Microsoft Windows Media Player AVI File Colorspace Conversion Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 05/03/2026 00:18
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (53), 12/28/2017 14:34 (7), 05/03/2026 00:18 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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