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".
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9421.php
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5109
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_ms
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-032
Scores
EPSS
0.0177
EPSS Percentile
76.0%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_media_player
7.1
Published
Jul 03, 2002
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026