CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3319

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, and Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to system takeover or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems and Microsoft Edge to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, and Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, aka "Microsoft PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

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