CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0015

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in DirectShow in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file. It affects multiple versions of Windows, including Vista, 7, 8, 10, and servers 2008 and 2012.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

DirectShow in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "DirectShow Heap Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS