CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3396

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; and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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 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-2016-3396?

    CVE-2016-3396 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3396?

    To fix CVE-2016-3396, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2016-3396?

    CVE-2016-3396 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Skype for Business, among others.

  • Can CVE-2016-3396 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-3396 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3396?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-3396; updating to the latest patches is recommended.

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