CVE-2016-3393
Published · Updated
63Vexday Risk Score
Prioritize patching. It under exploitation confirmed by CISA.
ssvc Actcvss 7.8epss 68%
from disclosure to weapon
Published on NVDOct 14
CISA KEV+2049d
exploitation probability
68%top 1% of all CVEs
observed exploitation
yesCISA + VulnCheck
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2022-06-15
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In short
A flaw in Windows graphics software (GDI/GDI+) allows attackers to run malicious code on your computer when you visit a specially crafted website. This is dangerous because it bypasses your browser's protections and executes code directly on your system.
Technical detail
Remote code execution vulnerability in GDI/GDI+ component affecting multiple Windows versions. Attack vector is web-based (crafted website), requiring user interaction to visit the malicious site. Successful exploitation grants arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the logged-in user.
Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.
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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; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Graphics Component RCE Vulnerability."
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
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