CVE-2002-0372

Name: CVE-2002-0372
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0372 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Media Player versions 6.4 and 7.1 and Media Player for Windows XP allow remote attackers to bypass Internet Explorer's (IE) security mechanisms and run code via an executable .wma media file with a license installation requirement stored in the IE cache, aka the "Cache Path Disclosure via Windows Media Player".. EPSS estimates a 14.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player versions 6.4 and 7.1 and Media Player for Windows XP allow remote attackers to bypass Internet Explorer's (IE) security mechanisms and run code via an executable .wma media file with a license installation requirement stored in the IE cache, aka the "Cache Path Disclosure via Windows Media Player".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.42%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	6.4
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	7.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0372?

How severe is CVE-2002-0372?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0372 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0372?

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