GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-3263 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-401 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| 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 low risk vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU961
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3263
CWE-ID:
CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) component. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted program on the affected system, get information about system memory state, bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and conduct further attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in information disclosure 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-2016-3263
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
