# CVE-2002-1327: Buffer overflow in the Windows Shell function in Microsoft Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an .MP3 or .WMA

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in the Windows Shell function in Microsoft Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an .MP3 or .WMA audio file with a corrupt custom attribute, aka "Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Enable System Compromise."

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## References

- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/591890
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104025849109384&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6427
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10892
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-37.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-072

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