CVE-2000-1113 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed ASX file, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-1113?
CVE-2000-1113 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed Active Stream Redirector (.ASX) file, aka the ".ASX Buffer Overrun" vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1113?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1113?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1113 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-1113 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1113 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q842-grxw-g4xw.