CVE-2001-0242

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows Media Player

PublishedJun 27, 2001

First seenJun 27, 2001

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-029

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_media_player	6.3, 6.4, 7	—

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