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CVE-2002-0340
- Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v2.0)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 3.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2002-06-25 · updated 2026-06-16
Description
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.
Affected products
- Microsoft Corporation Windows Media Player: through 8.00.00.4477
References
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