CVE-2002-1847: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1847: Buffer overflow in mplay32.exe of Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.3 through 7.1 allows remote attack...

Buffer overflow in mplay32.exe of Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 6.3 through 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long mp3 filename command line argument. NOTE: since the only known attack vector requires command line access, this may not be a vulnerability.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old report about a buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Player's mplay32.exe component. The reported impact is arbitrary command execution, but the CVE notes that the only known vector requires command-line access, so practical business urgency is unclear without legacy exposure. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Windows systems that still include or use Windows Media Player 6.3 through 7.1 and mplay32.exe. The bundle does not identify current supported products or CPEs. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless affected systems are confirmed. Escalate only if obsolete Windows Media Player components remain on business-critical endpoints or shared environments. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire affected legacy Windows Media Player installations where possible.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for any historical updates or supported migration path.; Restrict users from launching obsolete media components with untrusted filenames..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 28, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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