SB2016110903 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows
Published: November 9, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016110903
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7212)
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to unknown error when handling images. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user, when malicious images is viewed.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system with privileges of the current user.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.