How severe is CVE-2001-0541?

CVE-2001-0541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0541?

CVE-2001-0541 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-2001-0541?

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-2001-0541 published?

CVE-2001-0541 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0541

CVE-2001-0541 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 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2001-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed Windows Media Station (.NSC) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0541?: Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed Windows Media Station (.NSC) file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0541?: CVE-2001-0541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0541?: CVE-2001-0541 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-2001-0541?: 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-2001-0541 published?: CVE-2001-0541 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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

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