7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3355

First published: Wed Sep 14 2016(Updated: )

The Graphics Device Interface (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, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1511
Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
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-2016-3355?

    CVE-2016-3355 is rated as important in Microsoft security updates due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3355?

    To fix CVE-2016-3355, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-3355?

    CVE-2016-3355 affects multiple systems including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and various versions of Windows Server.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3355?

    CVE-2016-3355 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Graphics Device Interface of Windows.

  • Can CVE-2016-3355 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2016-3355 typically requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.

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