CVE-2003-0228: High severity Microsoft Windows Media Player vulnerability

Published May 8, 2003
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and Windows Media Player for Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skins file with a URL containing hex-encoded backslash characters (%5C) that causes an executable to be placed in an arbitrary location.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows Media Player=7.1
Microsoft Windows Media Player

Remediation

Event History

May 8, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
May 27, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0228?

CVE-2003-0228 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0228?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0228, users should upgrade to a newer version of Windows Media Player that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0228?

CVE-2003-0228 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and other versions prior to updates addressing this issue.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2003-0228 enable?

CVE-2003-0228 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system through a maliciously crafted skins file.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0228?

As a workaround for CVE-2003-0228, users can consider disabling the ability to install skins from untrusted sources until a patch is applied.

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