CVE-2002-1847: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflow in mplay32.exe of Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.3 through 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long mp3 filename command line argument. NOTE: since the only known attack vector requires command line access, this may not be a vulnerability.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Microsoft Windows Media Player=6.3
Microsoft Windows Media Player=6.4
Microsoft Windows Media Player=7
Microsoft Windows Media Player=7.1

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1847?

CVE-2002-1847 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1847?

To fix CVE-2002-1847, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Windows Media Player that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Windows Media Player are affected by CVE-2002-1847?

CVE-2002-1847 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player versions 6.3 through 7.1.

4

Can CVE-2002-1847 be exploited without command line access?

Exploitation of CVE-2002-1847 is unlikely without command line access, limiting potential attack vectors.

5

What type of attack can CVE-2002-1847 facilitate?

CVE-2002-1847 can facilitate arbitrary command execution through a specially crafted long mp3 filename.

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