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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-082 - Important

Vulnerability in Windows Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2378111)

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Version: 1.1

General Information

Executive Summary

This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Windows Media Player. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if Windows Media Player opened specially crafted media content hosted on a malicious Web site. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

This security update is rated Important for Windows Media Player 9 Series, Windows Media Player 10, Windows Media Player 11, and Windows Media Player 12 when installed on supported releases of Microsoft Windows except for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. For Windows Media Player 11 and Windows Media Player 12 when installed on supported editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, this security update is rated Moderate. All supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 are not affected by the vulnerability. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.

The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the manner in which Windows Media Player deallocates objects during a reload operation. For more information about the vulnerability, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information.

Recommendation. The majority of customers have automatic updating enabled and will not need to take any action because this security update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Customers who have not enabled automatic updating need to check for updates and install this update manually. For information about specific configuration options in automatic updating, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 294871.

For administrators and enterprise installations, or end users who want to install this security update manually, Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update at the earliest opportunity using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service.

See also the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, later in this bulletin.

Known Issues. None

Affected and Non-Affected Software

The following software have been tested to determine which versions or editions are affected. Other versions or editions are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

Affected Software

Operating SystemComponentMaximum Security ImpactAggregate Severity RatingBulletins Replaced by this Update
Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows Media Player 9 SeriesRemote Code ExecutionImportantMS10-027
Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows Media Player 10

Windows Media Player 11
Remote Code ExecutionImportantNone
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 10

Windows Media Player 11
Remote Code ExecutionImportantNone
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 10Remote Code ExecutionImportantNone
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 10Remote Code ExecutionImportantNone
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 11Remote Code ExecutionImportantNone
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 11Remote Code ExecutionImportantNone
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 11**Remote Code ExecutionModerateNone
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 11**Remote Code ExecutionModerateNone
Windows 7 for 32-bit SystemsWindows Media Player 12Remote Code ExecutionImportantNone
Windows 7 for x64-based SystemsWindows Media Player 12Remote Code ExecutionImportantNone
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based SystemsWindows Media Player 12**Remote Code ExecutionModerateNone

**Server Core installation not affected. The vulnerabilities addressed by this update do not affect supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, when installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option, see the TechNet articles, Managing a Server Core Installation and Servicing a Server Core Installation. Note that the Server Core installation option does not apply to certain editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2; see Compare Server Core Installation Options.

Non-Affected Software

Operating SystemComponent
Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows Media Player 6.4
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 6.4
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 6.4
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Media Player 6.4
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based SystemsNot applicable
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2Not applicable
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based SystemsNot applicable

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update

Vulnerability Information

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers

Windows Media Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2010-2745

Update Information

Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance

Security Update Deployment

Other Information

Acknowledgments

Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:

  • SkyLined of Google Inc. for reporting the Windows Media Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2010-2745)

Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP)

To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please visit the active protections Web sites provided by program partners, listed in Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) Partners.

Support

  • Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Security Support or 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates. For more information about available support options, see Microsoft Help and Support.
  • International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support Web site.

Disclaimer

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Revisions

  • V1.0 (October 12, 2010): Bulletin published.
  • V1.1 (October 13, 2010): Corrected the download link in the Affected Software table for Windows Media Player 11 on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2. Those customers who have installed this specific package using automatic updating do not need to take any action. Those customers who have manually installed from Microsoft Download Center need to install this new package manually.