CVE-2009-2527 in the critical feed json
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted ASF fi…
published 2009-10-14 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-2522
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 26.9%
- EPSS 26.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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."
Exploit prediction
26.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-052
vendor-advisory
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6184
vdb-entry, signature
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-2527
- NVD CVE-2009-2527
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