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.

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.

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.

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.

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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CVE-2002-1847

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

31/12/2002

28/6/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1847: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Windows Media Player	=7
Windows Media Player	=6.3
Windows Media Player	=7.1
Windows Media Player	=6.4
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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