Technical Information

Brief overview of the risk:
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution when Microsoft Video Control fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Detailed Information on the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Video Control fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to open either a specially crafted file or application from either a webpage or an email message.Further information on this exploit is available at : MS16-131