CVE-2000-1112
First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 executes scripts in custom skin (.WMS) files, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges via a skin that contains a malicious script, aka the ".WMS Script Execution" vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Media Player | =7 | |
| Windows Media Player | =6.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1112?
CVE-2000-1112 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute scripts with potential elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1112?
To fix CVE-2000-1112, users should upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Windows Media Player that does not support custom scripts in skin files.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-1112?
CVE-2000-1112 affects users of Microsoft Windows Media Player versions 7 and 6.4.
What type of attacks can CVE-2000-1112 enable?
CVE-2000-1112 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts that may lead to privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2000-1112 still a concern today?
Although CVE-2000-1112 is an older vulnerability, it may still pose a risk to systems that are using unsupported versions of Windows Media Player.
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