ms15-029

MS15-029 is a Microsoft security bulletin published on March 10, 2015, addressing a vulnerability in the Windows Photo Decoder component. The vulnerability, rated Important, could allow information disclosure if a user browses to a website containing a specially crafted JPEG XR (.JXR) image. This issue does not enable code execution or direct privilege escalation, but could be used to obtain information that might further compromise an affected system. The security update resolves this privately reported vulnerability. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on the bulletin details and the nature of the threat, emphasizing the importance of applying the update to protect against potential information disclosure attacks.