Security readout for executives and security teams
This vulnerability lets an attacker run code on certain Windows systems if a user opens a malicious Media Center link file. It affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8.1. Because CISA lists it in KEV, treat it as a real-world exploited legacy Windows risk, not just a theoretical issue. Exposure is most likely on unpatched Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, or Windows 8.1 systems with Windows Media Center present or associated .mcl handling enabled. Prioritize remediation on legacy Windows endpoints because KEV status means exploitation has occurred in the wild. Systems that cannot be patched should be isolated or retired, especially where users receive email or web downloads. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft’s MS16-059 security update where applicable.; Inventory and prioritize legacy Windows desktops matching the affected versions.; Restrict or monitor .mcl file handling until patched..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-059CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- 39805CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0185CVE reference · government-resource
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