CVE-2016-3356 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows 10 systems by tricking users into opening a crafted document via the GDI component.
- 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-2016-3356?
CVE-2016-3356 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 14 Sep 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
The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows 10 1607 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "GDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3356?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3356?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3356 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-2016-3356 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3356 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-q4gm-gw39-ww4h.