CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0184

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability in GDI in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of the system, posing a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 "Direct3D Use After Free Vulnerability."

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