CVE-2001-0243: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0243: Windows Media Player 7 and earlier stores Internet shortcuts in a user's Temporary Files folder with a fixe...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Windows Media Player 7 and earlier could handle Internet shortcut files in a way that treated web content as local computer content. That weaker boundary could let a remote attacker read certain files from a user’s machine. The issue is old, but it matters if legacy Windows media stacks remain in use. Likely limited to legacy endpoints running Windows Media Player 7 or earlier. Exposure is most plausible in older Windows environments, specialized systems, or unmanaged archives. The supplied data does not identify modern affected products or complete CPE coverage. Treat as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless affected systems are still operational. Prioritize discovery first; escalate if Windows Media Player 7 or earlier exists on business-critical or internet-facing user workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Windows Media Player 7 or earlier.; Review Microsoft MS01-029 for vendor-provided update or guidance.; Retire or isolate legacy systems that require affected media components..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 18, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS01-029CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
mediaplayer-html-shortcut(6584)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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