CVE-2016-3368: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 14, 2016

Updated

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 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a domain account to make a crafted request, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Software

11 affected components

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

Sep 14, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3368?

CVE-2016-3368 has a critical severity level allowing remote execution of arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3368?

To fix CVE-2016-3368, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-3368?

CVE-2016-3368 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

Can CVE-2016-3368 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3368 can be exploited by remote authenticated users through crafted requests.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-3368?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-3368 can lead to full control over the affected system allowing the execution of arbitrary code.