CVE-2016-7205 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 10 Nov 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted website exploiting a memory corruption flaw in the Windows Animation Manager.

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-2016-7205?

CVE-2016-7205 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 10 Nov 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

Animation Manager in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Animation Manager Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7205?

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-2016-7205?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7205 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-2016-7205 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7205 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4282-645v-4hqh.