CVE-2008-4927: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4927: Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9.0 through 11 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of ser...

Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9.0 through 11 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed (1) MIDI or (2) DAT file, related to "MThd Header Parsing." NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a reported Windows Media Player crash when a user opens a malformed MIDI or DAT file. The issue is user-assisted and appears limited to denial of service. The CVE record warns that the provenance is unknown and details come only from third-party information. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints where Windows Media Player 9.0 through 11 remains installed or associated with MIDI or DAT files, especially where users may open untrusted media attachments or downloads. Treat this as low priority unless legacy Windows Media Player remains in business workflows. The likely impact is application disruption, not system compromise, and the source quality is weak. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft or vendor guidance before assuming a specific patch exists.; Inventory and retire legacy Windows Media Player 9.0 through 11 where feasible.; Reduce handling of untrusted MIDI and DAT files on exposed endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 4, 2008, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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