CVE-2016-0015: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 13, 2016

Updated

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."

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-007

Event History

Jan 13, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0015?

CVE-2016-0015 has a critical severity level as it can allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0015?

To fix CVE-2016-0015, apply the latest updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-0015?

CVE-2016-0015 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, as well as various Windows Server editions.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-0015 enable?

CVE-2016-0015 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems via crafted files.

Is CVE-2016-0015 under active exploitation?

There have been reports of CVE-2016-0015 being exploited in the wild, making it crucial to patch vulnerable systems immediately.