Microsoft Windows Media Player Remote Skin Header Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Media Player Remote Skin Header Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Media Player is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability when handling specially crafted skin files.

Attackers exploit this issue by coercing unsuspecting users to download and open Windows Media Player skin files (WMZ or WMD files). Note that users must attempt to apply the skin files.

Successful exploits allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application. This facilitates the remote compromise of affected computers.