media decompression

Media decompression refers to the process of decoding compressed media files for playback. On Windows, vulnerabilities in media decompression components have historically allowed remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted media file, such as an .mpg file, or a Microsoft Office document containing an embedded media file. The MS13-011 security update addressed a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows media decompression that could be exploited via malicious streaming content or media files. Users with limited user rights were less impacted. Keeping Windows updated is essential to mitigate such risks.