Vulnerability Description
Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Media Center link (mcl) file, aka "Windows Media Center RCE Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/fileformat/ms15_100_mcl_exeThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76594Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033499Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-10PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38151/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38195/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/fileformat/ms15_100_mcl_exeThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76594Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033499Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-10PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38151/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38195/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2509?
CVE-2015-2509 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Media Center link (mcl) fil...
How severe is CVE-2015-2509?
CVE-2015-2509 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2509?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Vista.