Windows Media Player .mpg File Buffer Overflow

  Severity: MEDIUM
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-0718
  Advisory Date: FEB 21, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 and 11.0.5721.5145 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted .mpg file.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004005
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004005 - Windows Media Player .mpg File Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • microsoft windows_media_player 11.0.5721.5145
  • microsoft windows_media_player 9