CVE-2000-0929

Published Dec 19, 2000 microsoft

Overview

CVE-2000-0929 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_player. It was published on December 19, 2000.

Technical Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service in RTF-enabled email clients via an embedded OCX control that is not closed properly, aka the "OCX Attachment" vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_media_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97024839222747&w=2 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1714 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-068 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5309 Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97024839222747&w=2 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1714 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-068 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5309

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0929?

CVE-2000-0929 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_player. It was published on December 19, 2000.

How severe is CVE-2000-0929?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0929?

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