CVE-2016-3209: Infoleak
First published: Fri Oct 14 2016(Updated: )
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; Live Meeting 2007 Console; .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6; and Silverlight 5 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "True Type Font Parsing Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.5.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.6 | |
| Microsoft Live Meeting | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Skype for Business | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3209?
CVE-2016-3209 is rated as Critical by Microsoft, as it allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3209?
To fix CVE-2016-3209, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected products.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-3209?
CVE-2016-3209 affects multiple Microsoft products including Windows Vista, various versions of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and Office 2007 and 2010.
How does CVE-2016-3209 impact my system's security?
CVE-2016-3209 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system, which can lead to complete compromise.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3209?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2016-3209; the recommended action is to apply the provided patches.
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