CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
MS16-059 | Security Update for Windows Media Center (3150220) | Windows Vista | Important | 11-05-2016 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if Windows Media Center opens a specially crafted Media Center link (.mcl) file that references malicious code. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user.
Detailed Information on the risk:
A vulnerability exists in Windows Media Center that could allow remote code execution if Windows Media Center opens a specially crafted Media Center link (.mcl) file that references malicious code.
Windows Vista Service Pack 2Further information on this exploit is available at : MS16-059
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
Affected Software
Windows Vista Service Pack 2Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems