CVE-2002-0975 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer ActiveX control (xweb.ocx) version 2.0.6.15 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an excessively long 'File' parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit intelligence (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage, the vulnerability's age suggests it is unlikely to be actively exploited in modern systems.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.6.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx_files_viewer_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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