Information Disclosure Flaw in Windows Media Center by Microsoft

CVE-2015-6127

Summary

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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