MS16-027

MS16-027 - Security Update for Windows Media to Address Remote Code Execution

Severity Rating: Critical
Revision Note: V1.2 (April 7, 2016): Added a note to clarify that Windows Media is only enabled on Windows server operating systems when the Desktop Experience feature is enabled. This is an informational change only.
Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens specially crafted media content that is hosted on a website.

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