# CVE-2002-0373: The Windows Media Device Manager (WMDM) Service in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 on Windows 2000 systems allows local users to obtain L

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2003-04-02 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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".

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## References

- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9421.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5109
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-032

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