Microsoft Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Last Update Date:
10 Mar 2016
Release Date:
9 Mar 2016
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RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
Multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens specially crafted media content that is hosted on a website. To exploit the vulnerabilities, an attacker could host media content on a website or send an attachment in an email and then convince a user to open it.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
- Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
- Microsoft Windows 10
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-027
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