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CVE-2025-48805 is a critical security vulnerability in Microsoft's MPEG-2 Video Extension, a component that enables Windows systems to play MPEG-2 video files. The flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow that can be exploited when processing specially crafted MPEG-2 video files, potentially allowing authorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on understanding the vulnerability and how to protect systems. Users share mitigation steps, including applying security updates from Microsoft and exercising caution with untrusted video files. The tag covers technical details of the exploit, affected Windows versions, and practical advice for securing systems against this specific threat.
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    Critical CVE-2025-48805 Vulnerability in Microsoft's MPEG-2 Video Extension – How to Protect Your System

    A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-48805, has been discovered in Microsoft's MPEG-2 Video Extension, potentially allowing authorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This vulnerability arises from a heap-based buffer overflow within the extension, a...
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