CVE-2016-0184 Use after free in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted document exploiting a use-after-free flaw in Windows GDI.

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-2016-0184?

CVE-2016-0184 is a high-severity use after free 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

Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 "Direct3D Use After Free Vulnerability."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0184?

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-2016-0184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0184 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2016-0184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5r2q-95c7-gjr9.

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