CVE-2016-7248: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Nov 10, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Video Control in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Microsoft Video Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Software

7 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 Vista=sp2

Event History

Nov 10, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7248?

CVE-2016-7248 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7248?

To fix CVE-2016-7248, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-7248?

CVE-2016-7248 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 versions 1511 and 1607.

4

What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2016-7248?

CVE-2016-7248 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Video Control.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7248?

Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2016-7248 is to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft.

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