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CVE-2015-2509 Detail

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."


Metrics

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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/fileformat/ms15_100_mcl_exe Third Party Advisory 
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/fileformat/ms15_100_mcl_exe Third Party Advisory 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76594 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76594 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033499 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033499 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-100 Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-100 Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38151/ Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38151/ Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38195/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38195/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-284 Improper Access Control cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2015-2509
NVD Published Date:
09/08/2015
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
Microsoft Corporation