Microsoft Windows Media Player ASX PlayList File Heap Overflow
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-6134
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Heap-based buffer overflow in the WMCheckURLScheme function in WMVCORE.DLL in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 10.00.00.4036 on Windows XP SP2, Server 2003, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long HREF attribute, using an unrecognized protocol, in a REF element in an ASX PlayList 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: 1000875
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000875 - Microsoft Windows Media Player ASX PlayList File Heap Overflow
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Windows Media Player 10.00.00.4036