How severe is CVE-2008-5745?

CVE-2008-5745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5745?

CVE-2008-5745 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-2008-5745?

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

When was CVE-2008-5745 published?

CVE-2008-5745 was published on 2008-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5745

CVE-2008-5745 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2008-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5745?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-5745?: CVE-2008-5745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5745?: CVE-2008-5745 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-2008-5745?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5745 published?: CVE-2008-5745 was published on 2008-12-29 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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