Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in Windows Media File Processing - MS09-038ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:2297 | Date: (C)2011-09-29 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS09-038. The update is required to fix remote code execution vulnerabilities in Windows Media File Processing. The flaws are present in the Windows Media file processing, which fails to handle a specially crafted AVI file. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights and take complete control of an affected system.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |