CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0541

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed Windows Media Station (.NSC) file.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to full control over the victim's system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft Windows Media Player to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed Windows Media Station (.NSC) file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS