CVE-2016-7274: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2016
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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."

Affected Software

12 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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Dec 20, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2016-7274 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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