CVE-2001-0242
CVE-2001-0242 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 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflows in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long version tag in an .ASX file, or (2) a long banner tag, a variant of the ".ASX Buffer Overrun" vulnerability as discussed in MS:MS00-090.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0242?
- Buffer overflows in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long version tag in an .ASX file, or (2) a long banner tag, a variant of the ".ASX Buffer Overrun" vulnerability as discussed in MS:MS00-090.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0242?
- CVE-2001-0242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0242 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0242?
- CVE-2001-0242 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0242?
- 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-2001-0242 published?
- CVE-2001-0242 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/187528
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/181419
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/183906
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2677
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2686
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-029
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5574
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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