CVE-2016-0092: Input Validation

Published Mar 9, 2016

Updated

OLE 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 and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Windows OLE Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0091.

Affected Software

10 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Mar 9, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0092?

CVE-2016-0092 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0092?

To fix CVE-2016-0092, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-0092?

CVE-2016-0092 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, as well as various Windows Server versions.

What type of attack is possible using CVE-2016-0092?

CVE-2016-0092 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted OLE files.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0092?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-0092; applying the relevant security updates is the recommended approach.