Windows Media Player
CVE-2019-1480 — Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Executive Summary
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows Media Player when it fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially read data that was not intended to be disclosed. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and open a specifically crafted file. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Media Player handles objects in memory.
Overview
5.5
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
N/A
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 5.0
EPSS Score
0.05443
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.91697 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
2 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | 4530734 (Monthly Rollup) 4530692 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4530734 (Monthly Rollup) 4530692 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4530734 (Monthly Rollup) 4530692 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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