CVE-2008-5745: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5745: Integer overflow in quartz.dll in the DirectShow framework in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9, 10, a...

Integer overflow in quartz.dll in the DirectShow framework in Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9, 10, and 11, including 11.0.5721.5260, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted (1) WAV, (2) SND, or (3) MID file. NOTE: this has been incorrectly reported as a code-execution vulnerability. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue is related to CVE-2008-4927.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older Windows Media Player issue can crash the player when a user opens a specially crafted WAV, SND, or MID file. The source material says it was incorrectly reported as code execution, so the grounded business concern is denial of service on legacy media-handling systems, not confirmed system takeover. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints where Windows Media Player 9, 10, or 11 remains installed and users can open untrusted media files from email, downloads, file shares, or websites. Handle through legacy-system hygiene and attachment-control review. Prioritize if affected media players exist on business-critical workstations, kiosks, or environments processing untrusted files. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints with Windows Media Player 9, 10, or 11 installed.; Restrict opening untrusted WAV, SND, and MID files on legacy systems.; Check Microsoft guidance for supported fixes, workarounds, or retirement direction..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 29, 2008, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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win-mediaplayer-wav-snd-mid-dos(47664)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
7585CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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