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CVE-2009-2499

8.5 · HIGH

Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11; and Microsoft Media Foundation on Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an…

Published Sep 8, 2009microsoftCWE-94EPSS 15.55%

Overview

CVE-2009-2499 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 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0, 9.5, and 11; and Microsoft Media Foundation on Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with crafted metadata that triggers memory corruption, aka "Windows Media Playback Memory Corruption 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%3A5531Refwww.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%3A5531

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2499?

CVE-2009-2499 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 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2499?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-2499?

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-2009-2499?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2499 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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