Windows Graphics Component RCE Vulnerability
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-3304 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Skype for Business Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Microsoft Lync Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Microsoft Live Meeting Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Remote code execution in Windows Graphics Component
EUVDB-ID: #VU286
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3304
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in Windows font library when handling specially crafted embedded fonts. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted font and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user. The attacker can use a variety of software to deliver malicious font to the target system, including web browsers, emails, office documents.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability my allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: Vista - 7
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2008
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Word: Viewer
Skype for Business: 2016
Microsoft Lync: 2010 - 2013
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Console
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:Vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_lync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_live_meeting:2007 Console:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-3304
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
