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CVE-2001-0242

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 30.02%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2001-06-27 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Microsoft, Windows. Its EPSS score suggests a 30.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2001-0242
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
30.02%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD 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.