Windows Media Player
CVE-2015-1728
CRITICAL
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 through 12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DataObject on a web site, aka "Windows Media Player RCE via DataObject Vulnerability."
AnalysisAI
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 through 12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DataObject on a web site, aka "Windows Media Player RCE via DataObject Vulnerability.". Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Epss exploitation probability 26.9% and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-17. Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 through 12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DataObject on a web site, aka "Windows Media Player RCE via DataObject Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Media Player. Version information: through 12.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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