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The video security patch tag covers discussions about critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft's MPEG-2 Video Extension, such as CVE-2025-48805, which involves a heap-based buffer overflow that could allow arbitrary code execution via specially crafted MPEG-2 video files. Topics include understanding the flaw, assessing risk, and applying official security patches to protect Windows systems. Users share guidance on updating the extension and mitigating exposure to such exploits.
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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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