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CVE-2001-0243

UnknownEPSS 17.59%

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CVE-2001-0243 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 17.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
17.59%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Media Player6.4
MicrosoftWindows Media Player7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0243?
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.
How severe is CVE-2001-0243?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0243 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0243?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST