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CVE-2013-3127

9.3 · HIGH

The Microsoft WMV video codec in wmv9vcm.dll, wmvdmod.dll in Windows Media Format Runtime 9 and 9.5, and wmvdecod.dll in Windows Media Format Runtime 11 and Windows Media Player 11 and 12 allows re…

Published Jul 10, 2013microsoftCWE-94EPSS 21.91%

Overview

CVE-2013-3127 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_format_runtime. It was published on July 10, 2013 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

The Microsoft WMV video codec in wmv9vcm.dll, wmvdmod.dll in Windows Media Format Runtime 9 and 9.5, and wmvdecod.dll in Windows Media Format Runtime 11 and Windows Media Player 11 and 12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file, aka "WMV Video Decoder Remote Code Execution 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/ncas/alerts/TA13-190ARefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-057Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16998Refwww.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190ARefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-057Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16998

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3127?

CVE-2013-3127 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_format_runtime. It was published on July 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-3127?

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-2013-3127?

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-2013-3127?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-3127 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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