Vulnerabilities > CVE-2015-6127 - Information Exposure vulnerability in Microsoft products

047910
CVSS 4.3 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
NONE
network
microsoft
CWE-200
nessus
exploit available
metasploit

Summary

Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted .mcl file, aka "Windows Media Center Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
OS
Microsoft
4

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Subverting Environment Variable Values
    The attacker directly or indirectly modifies environment variables used by or controlling the target software. The attacker's goal is to cause the target software to deviate from its expected operation in a manner that benefits the attacker.
  • Footprinting
    An attacker engages in probing and exploration activity to identify constituents and properties of the target. Footprinting is a general term to describe a variety of information gathering techniques, often used by attackers in preparation for some attack. It consists of using tools to learn as much as possible about the composition, configuration, and security mechanisms of the targeted application, system or network. Information that might be collected during a footprinting effort could include open ports, applications and their versions, network topology, and similar information. While footprinting is not intended to be damaging (although certain activities, such as network scans, can sometimes cause disruptions to vulnerable applications inadvertently) it may often pave the way for more damaging attacks.
  • Exploiting Trust in Client (aka Make the Client Invisible)
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by placing themselves in the communication channel between client and server such that communication directly to the server is possible where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.
  • Browser Fingerprinting
    An attacker carefully crafts small snippets of Java Script to efficiently detect the type of browser the potential victim is using. Many web-based attacks need prior knowledge of the web browser including the version of browser to ensure successful exploitation of a vulnerability. Having this knowledge allows an attacker to target the victim with attacks that specifically exploit known or zero day weaknesses in the type and version of the browser used by the victim. Automating this process via Java Script as a part of the same delivery system used to exploit the browser is considered more efficient as the attacker can supply a browser fingerprinting method and integrate it with exploit code, all contained in Java Script and in response to the same web page request by the browser.
  • Session Credential Falsification through Prediction
    This attack targets predictable session ID in order to gain privileges. The attacker can predict the session ID used during a transaction to perform spoofing and session hijacking.

Exploit-Db

descriptionMicrosoft Windows Media Center Link File Incorrectly Resolved Reference. CVE-2015-6127. Remote exploit for windows platform
fileexploits/windows/remote/38912.txt
idEDB-ID:38912
last seen2016-02-04
modified2015-12-09
platformwindows
port
published2015-12-09
reporterCore Security
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/38912/
titleMicrosoft Windows Media Center Link File Incorrectly Resolved Reference
typeremote

Metasploit

descriptionThis module exploits a vulnerability found in Windows Media Center. It allows an MCL file to render itself as an HTML document in the local machine zone by Internet Explorer, which can be used to leak files on the target machine. Please be aware that if this exploit is used against a patched Windows, it can cause the computer to be very slow or unresponsive (100% CPU). It seems to be related to how the exploit uses the URL attribute in order to render itself as an HTML file.
idMSF:AUXILIARY/SERVER/MS15_134_MCL_LEAK
last seen2020-06-03
modified2017-07-24
published2015-12-18
references
reporterRapid7
sourcehttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/auxiliary/server/ms15_134_mcl_leak.rb
titleMS15-134 Microsoft Windows Media Center MCL Information Disclosure

Msbulletin

bulletin_idMS15-134
bulletin_url
date2015-12-08T00:00:00
impactRemote Code Execution
knowledgebase_id3108669
knowledgebase_url
severityImportant
titleSecurity Update for Windows Media Center to Address Remote Code Execution

Nessus

NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
NASL idSMB_NT_MS15-134.NASL
descriptionThe remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the Windows Media Center : - An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to improper handling of Media Center link (.mcl) files. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability, via a specially crafted .mcl link file, to disclose local file system information. (CVE-2015-6127) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to improper handling of Media Center link (.mcl) files that reference malicious code. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability, via a compromised web page or email that hosts a crafted .mcl file, to gain privileges and take control of an affected system. (CVE-2015-6131)
last seen2020-06-01
modified2020-06-02
plugin id87263
published2015-12-08
reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/87263
titleMS15-134: Security Update for Windows Media Center to Address Remote Code Execution (3108669)
code
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(87263);
  script_version("1.17");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:31");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2015-6127", "CVE-2015-6131");
  script_bugtraq_id(78512, 78516);
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS15-134");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3108669");

  script_name(english:"MS15-134: Security Update for Windows Media Center to Address Remote Code Execution (3108669)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of ehshell.dll.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is,
therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the Windows Media
Center :

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to
    improper handling of Media Center link (.mcl) files.
    A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability, via a
    specially crafted .mcl link file, to disclose local file
    system information. (CVE-2015-6127)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to
    improper handling of Media Center link (.mcl) files that
    reference malicious code. A remote attacker can exploit
    this vulnerability, via a compromised web page or email
    that hosts a crafted .mcl file, to gain privileges and
    take control of an affected system. (CVE-2015-6131)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2015/ms15-134");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Microsoft has released a set of patches for Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2015/12/08");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2015/12/08");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2015/12/08");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:microsoft:windows");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl", "ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
  script_require_ports(139, 445, "Host/patch_management_checks");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("smb_reg_query.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit('SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible');
bulletin = 'MS15-134';
kb = '3108669';

kbs = make_list(kb);
if (get_kb_item("Host/patch_management_checks")) hotfix_check_3rd_party(bulletin:bulletin, kbs:kbs, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated", exit_code:1);

if (hotfix_check_sp_range(vista:'2', win7:'1', win8:'0', win81:'0') <= 0) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);
if (hotfix_check_server_core() == 1) audit(AUDIT_WIN_SERVER_CORE);

vuln = 0;

systemroot = hotfix_get_systemroot();
if (!systemroot) audit(AUDIT_PATH_NOT_DETERMINED, 'system root');

registry_init();
hklm = registry_hive_connect(hive:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, exit_on_fail:TRUE);
win_media_center_installed = get_registry_value(handle:hklm, item:"SOFTWARE\Clients\Media\Windows Media Center\");
if(win_media_center_installed == "Windows Media Center")
  win_media_center_installed = TRUE;
else win_media_center_installed = FALSE;
RegCloseKey(handle:hklm);
close_registry();

if(!win_media_center_installed)
  audit(AUDIT_NOT_INST, "Windows Media Center");

port = kb_smb_transport();
login  = kb_smb_login();
pass   = kb_smb_password();
domain = kb_smb_domain();

if(! smb_session_init()) audit(AUDIT_FN_FAIL, 'smb_session_init');

winsxs = ereg_replace(pattern:'^[A-Za-z]:(.*)', replace:"\1\WinSxS", string:systemroot);
winsxs_share = hotfix_path2share(path:systemroot);

rc = NetUseAdd(login:login, password:pass, domain:domain, share:winsxs_share);
if (rc != 1)
{
  NetUseDel();
  audit(AUDIT_SHARE_FAIL, winsxs_share);
}

key = "SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing\ApplicabilityEvaluationCache\Package_for_KB3108669~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.2.1.0";

files = list_dir(basedir:winsxs, level:0, dir_pat:"msil_ehshell_31bf3856ad364e35_", file_pat:"^ehshell\.dll$", max_recurse:1);

# Vista
# File Only Exists of Media Center TV Pack is installed (which comes installed by OEM)
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.0',
                            sp:2,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('6.0.6002.19537','6.0.6002.23847'),
                            max_versions:make_list('6.0.6002.20000','6.0.6002.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:kb,
                            key:key);

# Windows 7
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.1',
                            sp:1,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('6.1.7600.17545','6.1.7601.19061', '6.1.7601.23265'),
                            max_versions:make_list('6.1.7600.20000', '6.1.7601.20000', '6.1.7601.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:kb,
                            key:key);
# Windows 8
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.2',
                            sp:0,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('6.2.9200.17569', '6.2.9200.21688'),
                            max_versions:make_list('6.2.9200.20000', '6.2.9200.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:kb,
                            key:key);

# Windows 8.1
# Only Vulnerable if Windows Media Center ($10 add-on) is installed
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.3',
                            sp:0,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('6.3.9600.18124'),
                            max_versions:make_list('6.3.9600.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:kb,
                            key:key);

# cleanup
NetUseDel();

if (vuln)
{
  set_kb_item(name:'SMB/Missing/'+bulletin, value:TRUE);
  hotfix_security_hole();
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, 'affected');
}

Packetstorm

data sourcehttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/134718/CORE-2015-0014.txt
idPACKETSTORM:134718
last seen2016-12-05
published2015-12-09
reporterCore Security Technologies
sourcehttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134718/Microsoft-Windows-Media-Center-Incorrectly-Resolved-Reference.html
titleMicrosoft Windows Media Center Incorrectly Resolved Reference