CVE-2016-3262: Infoleak

Published Oct 14, 2016
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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; 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.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Microsoft Live Meeting=2007
Microsoft Lync=2010
Microsoft Lync=2010
Microsoft Lync=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Skype for Business=2016
Microsoft Word Viewer
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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

Oct 14, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3262?

CVE-2016-3262 is rated as critical due to potential remote code execution vulnerabilities in Microsoft products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3262?

To fix CVE-2016-3262, apply the Microsoft security update provided in MS16-120.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2016-3262?

CVE-2016-3262 affects Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, along with various versions of Office and Skype for Business.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3262?

CVE-2016-3262 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) within Microsoft Windows.

5

Can CVE-2016-3262 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3262 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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