MS15-134: Security Update for Windows Media Center to Address Remote Code Execution (3108669)

high Nessus Plugin ID 87263

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Synopsis

The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the Windows Media Center :

- An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to improper handling of Media Center link (.mcl) files.
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability, via a specially crafted .mcl link file, to disclose local file system information. (CVE-2015-6127)

- A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to improper handling of Media Center link (.mcl) files that reference malicious code. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability, via a compromised web page or email that hosts a crafted .mcl file, to gain privileges and take control of an affected system. (CVE-2015-6131)

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 87263

File Name: smb_nt_ms15-134.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins

Published: 12/8/2015

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 8.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Temporal Score: 8.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/8/2015

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/8/2015

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Core Impact

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2015-6127, CVE-2015-6131

BID: 78512, 78516

MSFT: MS15-134

MSKB: 3108669

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