CVE-2002-0340 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via Trojan horse files containing WMF content, exploiting automatic detection 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-2002-0340?
CVE-2002-0340 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 3 May 2002. 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
Windows Media Player (WMP) 8.00.00.4477, and possibly other versions, automatically detects and executes .wmf and other content, even when the file's extension or content type does not specify .wmf, which could make it easier for attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via Trojan horse files containing .wmf content.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0340?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0340?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2002-0340 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0340 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2wj7-rh7r-r9rv.