What is the severity of CVE-2016-7212?

CVE-2016-7212 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution through crafted image files.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7212?

To fix CVE-2016-7212, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7212?

CVE-2016-7212 affects various Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 SP2.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-7212 enable?

CVE-2016-7212 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

Is CVE-2016-7212 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2016-7212 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited without physical access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7212

critical

9.3

CWE

284

10/11/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7212

First published: Thu Nov 10 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, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Vista	=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7212?
CVE-2016-7212 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution through crafted image files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7212?
To fix CVE-2016-7212, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7212?
CVE-2016-7212 affects various Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7212 enable?
CVE-2016-7212 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
Is CVE-2016-7212 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2016-7212 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited without physical access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7212?
CVE-2016-7212 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution through crafted image files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7212?
To fix CVE-2016-7212, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7212?
CVE-2016-7212 affects various Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7212 enable?
CVE-2016-7212 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
Is CVE-2016-7212 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2016-7212 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited without physical access to the affected system.