CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1244

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in Windows Media Player 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted PNG file with large width or height values, known as the 'PNG Processing Vulnerability'.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the victim's system, installing malware or performing other unauthorized actions.

Recommendation

Update Windows Media Player to the latest available version or apply the appropriate security patch from the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Windows Media Player 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG file containing large (1) width or (2) height values, aka the "PNG Processing Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS