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DRM Update in Windows Media Player may facilitate spyware infections (892313) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks the version of Media Player
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
It is possible to install spyware on the remote host.
Description :
The remote host is running a version Windows Media Player 9 or Windows Media
Player 10 which contains a vulnerability which may allow a possible hacker to infect
the remote host with spyware.
A possible hacker may exploit this flaw by crafting malformed WMP files which will
cause Windows Media Player to redirect the users to a rogue website when
attempting to acquire a license to read the file.
Solution :
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892313/
See also :
http://www.benedelman.org/news/010205-1.html
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 6
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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