Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows_2000

CVE-2009-2527

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted ASF file or (2) crafted streaming content, aka "WMP Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.269 (97.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2527?
CVE-2009-2527 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_2000, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2009-10-14.
Is CVE-2009-2527 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.