CVE-2002-0975: Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer Control

High severity, CVSS 7.5. EPSS: 12.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer ActiveX control (xweb.ocx) 2.0.6.15 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary via a long File parameter.

Affected products

• Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer Control: up to and including 2.0.6.15

Published 2002-09-24. Last modified 2026-06-16.