CVE-2001-0242 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious ASX files with long tags in Windows Media Player.
- 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-2001-0242?
CVE-2001-0242 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 24 May 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 overflows in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long version tag in an .ASX file, or (2) a long banner tag, a variant of the ".ASX Buffer Overrun" vulnerability as discussed in MS:MS00-090.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0242?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0242 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-2001-0242 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0242 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gr9h-667f-jqmg.