Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Center
CVE-2015-6131

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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 59%

What is CVE-2015-6131?

A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Center allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. By crafting a malicious .mcl file and enticing a user to open it, an attacker can gain unauthorized access and execute harmful commands. This impacts multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1.

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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-2015-6131 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034335
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38911/
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EPSS Score

59% 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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