CVE-2015-2509

Name: CVE-2015-2509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-09T00:59:22.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 71.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2509 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Media Center link (mcl) file, aka "Windows Media Center RCE Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 71.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Media Center link (mcl) file, aka "Windows Media Center RCE Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

71.04%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/fileformat/ms15_100_mcl_exeThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76594Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033499Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-100Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38151/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38195/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/fileformat/ms15_100_mcl_exeThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76594Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033499Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-100Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38151/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38195/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2509?

How severe is CVE-2015-2509?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2509 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 71.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2509?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-2509?

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Source: NVD / NIST