CVE-2016-7257

Description

The GDI component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and Office 2016 for Mac allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 23.63% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037438 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94755 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441 vdb entry third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-146 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7257?
CVE-2016-7257 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7257?
To fix CVE-2016-7257, 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-2016-7257 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-7257 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.