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CVE-2007-3035

7.6 · HIGH

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1, 9, 10, and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (WMZ or WMD) with crafted header information that is…

Published Aug 14, 2007microsoftEPSS 25.00%

Overview

CVE-2007-3035 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_player. It was published on August 14, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1, 9, 10, and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (WMZ or WMD) with crafted header information that is not properly handled during decompression, aka "Windows Media Player Code Execution Vulnerability Decompressing Skins."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_media_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3035?

CVE-2007-3035 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_player. It was published on August 14, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-3035?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3035?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_media_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-3035?

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