CVE-2016-0185VulnerabilityPublished 11/03/2021Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2016-0185: Microsoft Windows Media Center Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affects Microsoft WindowsSource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 11/03/2021
- KEV deadline
- 05/03/2022
- EPSS
- 69.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
CVE-2016-0185 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Center. The vulnerability occurs when Windows Media Center opens a specially crafted .mcl (Media Center link) file that references malicious code. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active attacks leveraging this issue. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the input data.