CVE-2016-0170 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted document exploiting the Windows Graphics Component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0170?
CVE-2016-0170 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 11 May 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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 and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Windows Graphics Component RCE Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0170?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0170 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2016-0170 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-0170 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-23w2-5h7v-wppv.