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CVE-2009-2498

9.3 · HIGH

Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11 and Windows Media Services 9.1 and 2008 do not properly parse malformed headers in Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, which allows remote a…

Published Sep 8, 2009microsoftCWE-94EPSS 21.21%

Overview

CVE-2009-2498 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_format_runtime. It was published on September 8, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11 and Windows Media Services 9.1 and 2008 do not properly parse malformed headers in Advanced Systems Format (ASF) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .asf, (2) .wmv, or (3) .wma file, aka "Windows Media Header Parsing Invalid Free Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_media_format_runtime 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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References

Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-251A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-047Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6257Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-251A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-047Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6257

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2498?

CVE-2009-2498 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_format_runtime. It was published on September 8, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2498?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2009-2498?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_media_format_runtime 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-2009-2498?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2498 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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