Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows Media Center via a specially crafted Media Center link (.mcl) fileID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:34315 | Date: (C)2016-05-11 (M)2021-09-11 |
Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: windows |
The host is installed with Windows Media Center on Microsoft Windows Vista, 7 or 8.1 and is prone to a remote Code Execution Vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to handle a specially crafted Media Center link (.mcl) file that references malicious code. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to take complete control of the affected system or disclose sensitive information.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
Product: |
Microsoft Windows Media Center |