CVE-2016-0185

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Media Center link (aka .mcl) file, aka "Windows Media Center Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.8

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows

PublishedMay 11, 2016

First seenMay 11, 2016

Added to KEVNov 3, 2021

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: May 3, 2022

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-059

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_7	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_8.1	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_vista	No range specified	—

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