How severe is CVE-2008-4927?

CVE-2008-4927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4927?

CVE-2008-4927 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4927?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4927 published?

CVE-2008-4927 was published on 2008-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4927

CVE-2008-4927 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2008-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4927?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-4927?: CVE-2008-4927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4927?: CVE-2008-4927 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4927?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4927 published?: CVE-2008-4927 was published on 2008-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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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