Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Media Center



| Updated: 2017-03-09
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2015-2509
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU5607

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2509

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of Media Center link (.mcl) files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Media Center link (.mcl) file that references malicious code, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in system compromise.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: Vista - 8

CPE2.3 External links

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-100


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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