Vulnerability Description
Windows Media Player 7 allows remote attackers to execute malicious Java applets in Internet Explorer clients by enclosing the applet in a skin file named skin.wmz, then referencing that skin in the codebase parameter to an applet tag, aka the Windows Media Player Skins File Download" vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Media Player | 7 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97958100816503&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2203ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5937
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97958100816503&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2203ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5937
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0137?
CVE-2001-0137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Windows Media Player 7 allows remote attackers to execute malicious Java applets in Internet Explorer clients by enclosing the applet in a skin file named skin.wmz, then referencing that skin in the c...
How severe is CVE-2001-0137?
CVE-2001-0137 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Media Player.