CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3355

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The GDI interface in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application. This affects multiple versions of Windows, including Vista, 7, 8.1, and 10.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system and execution of malicious operations by local users. It poses a threat to the integrity and confidentiality of data within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply relevant security patches to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Graphics Device Interface (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, 1511, and 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

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