How severe is CVE-2000-1113?

CVE-2000-1113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-1113 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1113?

CVE-2000-1113 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1113?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-1113 published?

CVE-2000-1113 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1113

CVE-2000-1113 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed Active Stream Redirector (.ASX) file, aka the ".ASX Buffer Overrun" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1113?: Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed Active Stream Redirector (.ASX) file, aka the ".ASX Buffer Overrun" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-1113?: CVE-2000-1113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-1113 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1113?: CVE-2000-1113 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1113?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-1113 published?: CVE-2000-1113 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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