CVE-2016-0015

Name: CVE-2016-0015
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-13T05:59:12.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 51.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0015 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 51.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

51.27%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135232/Microsoft-DirectShow-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034660Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-007Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39232/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135232/Microsoft-DirectShow-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034660Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-007Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39232/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0015?

How severe is CVE-2016-0015?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0015 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 51.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0015?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST