MS Media License Manager DoS Reported March 17, 2000 by Ranjiv Sharma
According to Microsoft"s report on the matter,
"Windows Media License Manager is part of Windows Media Rights Manager, a component
of Windows Media Technologies that enables content providers to distribute copyrighted
digital media in encrypted form. When Windows Media Player opens protected digital media,
it contacts the provider"s server, presents the user"s license request information, and
obtains a license that allows it to play the media. However, a specially-malformed license
request can cause License Manager to halt, thereby preventing legitimate subscribers from
obtaining a license for the same or other content hosted at this site.
VENDOR RESPONSE
Microsoft has issued a patch, a FAQ, and Support Online article Q257200
Discovered and reported by Ranjiv Sharma |
MS Media License Mgr DoS
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