What is the severity of CVE-2015-6131?

CVE-2015-6131 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6131?

To fix CVE-2015-6131, ensure that all security updates from Microsoft are applied to your affected Windows operating system.

What specific versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-6131?

CVE-2015-6131 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1.

Can CVE-2015-6131 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6131 can be exploited remotely using a specially crafted .mcl file.

What is the primary impact of CVE-2015-6131?

The primary impact of CVE-2015-6131 is the execution of arbitrary code on the victim's system.

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CVE-2015-6131

critical

9.3

CWE

9/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6131: Input Validation

First published: Wed Dec 09 2015(Updated: )

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."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.0
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-134

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6131?
CVE-2015-6131 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6131?
To fix CVE-2015-6131, ensure that all security updates from Microsoft are applied to your affected Windows operating system.
What specific versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-6131?
CVE-2015-6131 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1.
Can CVE-2015-6131 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6131 can be exploited remotely using a specially crafted .mcl file.
What is the primary impact of CVE-2015-6131?
The primary impact of CVE-2015-6131 is the execution of arbitrary code on the victim's system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6131?
CVE-2015-6131 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6131?
To fix CVE-2015-6131, ensure that all security updates from Microsoft are applied to your affected Windows operating system.
What specific versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-6131?
CVE-2015-6131 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1.
Can CVE-2015-6131 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6131 can be exploited remotely using a specially crafted .mcl file.
What is the primary impact of CVE-2015-6131?
The primary impact of CVE-2015-6131 is the execution of arbitrary code on the victim's system.