CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0726

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Windows Media Player control in Microsoft Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in the local computer zone via an ASX filename that contains javascript, which is executed in the local context in a preview panel.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that an attacker can execute malicious code in the context of the local security zone, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply the appropriate security patch from Microsoft or upgrade to a newer version of the system that is not vulnerable to this flaw.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Windows Media Player control in Microsoft Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in the local computer zone via an ASX filename that contains javascript, which is executed in the local context in a preview panel.

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