CVE-2004-1325

CVE-2004-1325 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The getItemInfoByAtom function in the ActiveX control for Microsoft Windows Media Player 9.0 returns a 0 if the file does not exist and the size of the file if the file exists, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files on the local system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1325?
The getItemInfoByAtom function in the ActiveX control for Microsoft Windows Media Player 9.0 returns a 0 if the file does not exist and the size of the file if the file exists, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files on the local system.
How severe is CVE-2004-1325?
CVE-2004-1325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1325 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-2004-1325?
CVE-2004-1325 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1325?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1325 published?
CVE-2004-1325 was published on 2004-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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