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CVE-2002-0340: Windows Media Player (WMP) 8.00.00.4477, and possibly other versions, automatically detects and executes .w...

Windows Media Player (WMP) 8.00.00.4477, and possibly other versions, automatically detects and executes .wmf and other content, even when the file's extension or content type does not specify .wmf, which could make it easier for attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via Trojan horse files containing .wmf content.

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This is an old Windows Media Player issue where WMP could recognize and execute WMF content hidden inside files that did not look like WMF files. A user might treat a file as harmless media while WMP handled embedded content differently. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Windows systems still using Windows Media Player 8-era components or compatible behavior. The source bundle does not confirm modern Windows exposure or exact affected versions beyond WMP 8.00.00.4477. Prioritize if the organization still operates legacy Windows media workflows. For modern supported fleets, urgency is lower but should be confirmed through inventory because the affected-version evidence is incomplete. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy systems running Windows Media Player 8.00.00.4477 or comparable legacy builds.; Check Microsoft legacy guidance before claiming a specific patch or configuration fix.; Avoid using legacy WMP for untrusted media files or email attachments..

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