Vulnerability Description
Windows Media Player 7 and earlier stores Internet shortcuts in a user's Temporary Files folder with a fixed filename instead of in the Internet Explorer cache, which causes the HTML in those shortcuts to run in the Local Computer Zone instead of the Internet Zone, which allows remote attackers to read certain files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Media Player | 6.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2765
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6584
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2765
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6584
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0243?
CVE-2001-0243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Windows Media Player 7 and earlier stores Internet shortcuts in a user's Temporary Files folder with a fixed filename instead of in the Internet Explorer cache, which causes the HTML in those shortcut...
How severe is CVE-2001-0243?
CVE-2001-0243 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Media Player.