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ID:1628 - Exploit for Arbitrary code execution in Windows - CVE-2015-2509
ID:1628 - Exploit for Arbitrary code execution in Windows - CVE-2015-2509
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5607
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2509
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of Media Center link (.mcl) files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Media Center link (.mcl) file that references malicious code, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in system compromise.Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.