CVE-2001-0137

Public Exploit

Description

Windows Media Player 7 allows remote attackers to execute malicious Java applets in Internet Explorer clients by enclosing the applet in a skin file named skin.wmz, then referencing that skin in the codebase parameter to an applet tag, aka the Windows Media Player Skins File Download" vulnerability.

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 7.39% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2203	patch vendor advisory vdb entry exploit
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-010	vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97958100816503&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5937	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0137?: CVE-2001-0137 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0137?: To fix CVE-2001-0137, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0137 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0137 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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