CVE-2016-0182 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Windows Journal file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-0182?

CVE-2016-0182 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 11 May 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Journal (aka .jnt) file, aka "Windows Journal Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0182?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Vista.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0182?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-0182 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0182 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5qhv-625r-3h5r.

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