Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows DirectShow
CVE-2016-0015

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2016

Summary

A vulnerability in the DirectShow component of Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. This is achieved by exploiting heap corruption via a specially crafted file. A remote attacker could entice a user to open such a file, leading to unauthorized actions and potential system compromise across various Windows versions, including Windows Vista, Windows 7, and later iterations.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034660
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135232/Microsoft-Dir...
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39232/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

EPSS Score

65% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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