What is the severity of CVE-2016-7274?

CVE-2016-7274 has been rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7274?

To fix CVE-2016-7274, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-7274?

CVE-2016-7274 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

Can CVE-2016-7274 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7274 can be exploited remotely through a crafted web site.

What are the potential risks of CVE-2016-7274?

The risks include unauthorized remote code execution, which could lead to data compromise and system control.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7274

critical

9.3

CWE

20/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7274

First published: Tue Dec 20 2016(Updated: )

Uniscribe 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, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Uniscribe 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-2016-7274?
CVE-2016-7274 has been rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7274?
To fix CVE-2016-7274, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-7274?
CVE-2016-7274 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.
Can CVE-2016-7274 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7274 can be exploited remotely through a crafted web site.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2016-7274?
The risks include unauthorized remote code execution, which could lead to data compromise and system control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7274?
CVE-2016-7274 has been rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7274?
To fix CVE-2016-7274, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-7274?
CVE-2016-7274 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.
Can CVE-2016-7274 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7274 can be exploited remotely through a crafted web site.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2016-7274?
The risks include unauthorized remote code execution, which could lead to data compromise and system control.