Vulnerability Description
DirectShow in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "DirectShow Heap Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135232/Microsoft-DirectShow-Remote-Code-ExeThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034660Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39232/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135232/Microsoft-DirectShow-Remote-Code-ExeThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034660Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39232/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0015?
CVE-2016-0015 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). DirectShow in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attack...
How severe is CVE-2016-0015?
CVE-2016-0015 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0015?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.