high7.8Known exploitedPublic exploit code
CVE-2016-0185
Microsoft Windows Media Center Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on a Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, added 2021-11-03. Federal due date: 2022-05-03.
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Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Windows Media Center - '.MCL' File Processing Remote Code Execution (MS16-059)2016-05-12 · remote · windows · Verified
Impact
Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Media Center link (aka .mcl) file, aka "Windows Media Center Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90023
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035832
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-277
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-059
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39805/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90023
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035832
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-277
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-059
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39805/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0185