CVE-2002-1327 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious audio files with corrupt attributes in Windows Shell.
- 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-2002-1327?
CVE-2002-1327 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 1 Sep 2004. 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 the Windows Shell function in Microsoft Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an .MP3 or .WMA audio file with a corrupt custom attribute, aka "Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Enable System Compromise."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1327?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1327?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1327 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-2002-1327 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1327 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f7c6-2x97-4v6r.