Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-2671?

Affected: Windows Media Player (Microsoft) versions 11.0.5721.5230. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-2671 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2014-2671 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2014-2671?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-2671?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2014-2671 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-2014-2671Windows Media Player Memory Corruption

Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 11.0.5721.5230 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted WAV file.

Published Mar 31, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-2014-2671 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Windows Media Player (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

Scores

CVSS v2

6.8

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

46%

Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

42/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 11.0.5721.5230 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted WAV file.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows Media PlayerMicrosoft	11.0.5721.5230	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 31, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 11.0.5721.5230 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted WAV file.
Affected: Windows Media Player (Microsoft) versions 11.0.5721.5230. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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