CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0170

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in GDI of Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document. This affects multiple versions of Windows, including Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, and Server 2008 and 2012.

Risk Assessment

This threat could lead to an attacker gaining control over the system, posing a serious risk to the organization's security.

Recommendation

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

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

GDI 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 document, aka "Windows Graphics Component RCE Vulnerability."

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