CVE-2016-0185
Description
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."
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Microsoft Corp
commercial·USaka microsoft, microsoft corporation
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Nov 3, 2021
Remediation due:May 3, 2022
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
1 exploit source identified
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References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90023
securityfocus.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035832
securitytracker.com
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-277
zerodayinitiative.com
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