CVE-2007-3035
CVE-2007-3035 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1, 9, 10, and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (WMZ or WMD) with crafted header information that is not properly handled during decompression, aka "Windows Media Player Code Execution Vulnerability Decompressing Skins."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3035?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1, 9, 10, and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (WMZ or WMD) with crafted header information that is not properly handled during decompression, aka "Windows Media Player Code Execution Vulnerability Decompressing Skins."
- How severe is CVE-2007-3035?
- CVE-2007-3035 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3035 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3035?
- CVE-2007-3035 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3035?
- 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-2007-3035 published?
- CVE-2007-3035 was published on 2007-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26433
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018565
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476548/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25305
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-226A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2871
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-047.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-047
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35895
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1352
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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