CVE-2016-0046

Description

Windows Reader in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Reader file, aka "Microsoft Windows Reader Vulnerability."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 27.23% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034973 vdb entry third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-012 patch vendor advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-156 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0046?
CVE-2016-0046 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0046?
To fix CVE-2016-0046, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-0046 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-0046 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~27% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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