CVE-2016-7217 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted website exploiting a memory corruption flaw in Windows Media Foundation.
- 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-2016-7217?
CVE-2016-7217 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
Media Foundation in Microsoft 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 "Media Foundation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7217?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7217?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7217 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-2016-7217 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7217 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-vwj2-w4wm-5hvh.