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9.3

Windows Media Center lets attackers run code via .mcl file

CVE-2015-6131 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The Media Center feature in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 can be tricked into running malicious code when it opens a specially crafted .mcl file. This could let a remote attacker take control of the affected computer. Apply the latest Windows updates or patches that fix the Media Center library parsing issue to protect your systems.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_7 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_8 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_8.1 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_vista All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mcl file, aka "Media Center Library P...
Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mcl file, aka "Media Center Library Parsing RCE Vulnerability."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
31% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published9 Dec 2015
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-6131 · NVD
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