CVE-2002-0373: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0373: The Windows Media Device Manager (WMDM) Service in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 on Windows 2000 syste...

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".

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Windows 2000 privilege escalation in Windows Media Player 7.1. A local user could cause the Windows Media Device Manager service to grant LocalSystem privileges. It is not a remote takeover issue, but it is serious on any still-running affected host. Exposure should be limited to legacy Windows 2000 systems running Windows Media Player 7.1 with the WMDM service present. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless unsupported systems remain in production, lab, or operational technology networks. Prioritize this if Windows 2000 systems still exist. The business risk is mainly from legacy hosts where a low-privileged local user can become fully privileged, enabling persistence or lateral movement support. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows 2000 hosts and confirm Windows Media Player 7.1 presence.; Review and apply Microsoft guidance in MS02-032 where applicable.; Decommission or isolate unsupported Windows 2000 systems where patch status is uncertain..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 14:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 2, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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