Microsoft · Windows Media Center · CVE-2014-4060
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Windows Media Center versions prior to the fixed version
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this, an attacker must convince a user to open a specially crafted Microsoft Office file. This is achieved through a use-after-free vulnerability in the MCPlayer.dll, specifically when a CSyncBasePlayer object is deleted, allowing for the execution of arbitrary code.
**Recommendations**
For Windows Media Center, update to a version that includes the fix for the CSyncBasePlayer Use After Free issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of Microsoft Office files from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation.