Vulnerability Description
Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mcl file, aka "Media Center Library Parsing 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.securitytracker.com/id/1034335Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-13PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38911/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034335Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-13PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38911/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6131?
CVE-2015-6131 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 remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mcl file, aka "Media Center Library Pars...
How severe is CVE-2015-6131?
CVE-2015-6131 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-2015-6131?
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.