Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and Windows Media Player for Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skins file with a URL containing hex-encoded backslash characters (%5C) that causes an executable to be placed in an arbitrary location.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Media Player | - |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105232913516488&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105240528419389&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=105233960728901&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/384932US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7517ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11953
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105232913516488&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105240528419389&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=105233960728901&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/384932US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7517ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11953
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0228?
CVE-2003-0228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and Windows Media Player for Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skins file with a URL containing...
How severe is CVE-2003-0228?
CVE-2003-0228 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Media Player.