Information Disclosure Flaw in Windows Media Center by Microsoft
CVE-2015-6127

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Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 8.1
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 8
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2015

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 72%

What is CVE-2015-6127?

The vulnerability in Windows Media Center allows remote attackers to exploit crafted .mcl files to read arbitrary files on the system. Affected versions include Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. By leveraging this security issue, attackers can gain access to sensitive data, posing a significant risk to users' privacy. It is crucial for affected users to apply security updates as outlined in Microsoft's advisory to mitigate potential exploitation.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2015-6127 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78516
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034335
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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EPSS Score

72% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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