CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3396

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the GDI/GDI+ interface in Microsoft Windows and Office applications allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the system, posing a significant threat to the organization's data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems and applications to the latest versions that include security patches addressing this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Graphics Device Interface (aka GDI or 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; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

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