How severe is CVE-2002-1844?

CVE-2002-1844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2002-1844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1844?

CVE-2002-1844 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1844?

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-2002-1844 published?

CVE-2002-1844 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1844

CVE-2002-1844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.3, when installed on Solaris, installs executables with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to delete or modify the executables to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1844?: Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.3, when installed on Solaris, installs executables with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to delete or modify the executables to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-1844?: CVE-2002-1844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2002-1844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1844?: CVE-2002-1844 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1844?: 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-2002-1844 published?: CVE-2002-1844 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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