How severe is CVE-2005-1574?

CVE-2005-1574 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1574 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1574?

CVE-2005-1574 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1574?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1574 published?

CVE-2005-1574 was published on 2005-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1574

CVE-2005-1574 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2005-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Windows Media Player 9 and 10, in certain cases, allows content protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) to redirect the user to a web site to obtain a license, even when the "Acquire licenses automatically for protected content" setting is not enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1574?: Windows Media Player 9 and 10, in certain cases, allows content protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) to redirect the user to a web site to obtain a license, even when the "Acquire licenses automatically for protected content" setting is not enabled.
How severe is CVE-2005-1574?: CVE-2005-1574 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1574 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1574?: CVE-2005-1574 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1574?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1574 published?: CVE-2005-1574 was published on 2005-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3B892313

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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