GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-3396 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft .NET Framework Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Silverlight Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Microsoft Lync Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Lync Attendee 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) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU965
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3396
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content containing embedded fonts, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
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Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft .NET Framework: 3.0 - 4.6
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Silverlight: 5
Windows: Vista - 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2008
Microsoft Lync: 2010
Lync Attendee: 2010
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Console
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_net_framework:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_net_framework:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_net_framework:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_silverlight:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:Vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1 RT:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_lync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync_attendee:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_live_meeting:2007 Console:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-3396
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.
