CVE-2002-0373

Name: CVE-2002-0373
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0373 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Media Device Manager (WMDM) Service in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 on Windows 2000 systems allows local users to obtain LocalSystem rights via a program that calls the WMDM service to connect to an invalid local storage device, aka "Privilege Elevation through Windows Media Device Manager Service".. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Media Device Manager (WMDM) Service in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 on Windows 2000 systems allows local users to obtain LocalSystem rights via a program that calls the WMDM service to connect to an invalid local storage device, aka "Privilege Elevation through Windows Media Device Manager Service".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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-2002-0373?

How severe is CVE-2002-0373?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0373 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0373?

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Source: NVD / NIST