CVE-2012-1264

Unspecified vulnerability in Gretech GOM Media Player before 2.1.37.5091 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file

published March 18, 2012

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ This vulnerability in Gretech GOM Media Player allows crafty attackers to execute arbitrary code just by sending a specially crafted AVI file! ๐ŸŽฅ Think of it like a chef sneaking in a secret ingredient that changes the entire recipe โ€” and you have no idea it's happening until it's too late! If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could take control of the system, running any code they choose. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise โ€” absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef sneaking in a secret ingredient that changes the entire recipe โ€” and you have no idea it's happening until it's too late! This unspecified vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file due to improper handling of media files in versions before 2.1.37.5091.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could take control of the system, running any code they choose. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise โ€” absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, update Gretech GOM Media Player to version 2.1.37.5091 or later immediately. Additionally, be cautious of any unusual file transfers and always scan files before opening. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03736 ยท 89.7th percentile
Published
2012-03-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 MAR 00:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in Gretech GOM Media Player before 2.1.37.5091 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AVI file
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