CVE-2016-3262

Description

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 bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3263.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036988	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93390	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-120	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3262?: CVE-2016-3262 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3262?: To fix CVE-2016-3262, 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-2016-3262 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2016-3262 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~23% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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Description

Category

CWE-200 – Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

Frequently Asked Questions