CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0091

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The OLE vulnerability in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file. It affects multiple versions of Windows, including Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, and servers 2008 and 2012.

Risk Assessment

Remote code execution can lead to full system compromise, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of attack.

Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold and 1511

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Original NVD description (English source)

OLE in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Windows OLE Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0092.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS