CVE-2015-6127

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows Media Center versions in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1

Description The issue allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted .mcl file. It is related to insufficient processing of video files in the Windows operating system.

Recommendations For Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1, consider restricting access to .mcl files until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using crafted .mcl files to minimize the risk of exploitation.