Windows Animation Manager Memory Corruption Vulnerability
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-7205 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Memory Corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU1168
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7205
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionA remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of objects in memory in Windows Animation Manager. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim to visit it and cause memory corruption.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system with privileges of the current user.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows Server: 2008 R2 - 2016 10.0.14393.10
Windows: 7 - 10
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-7205
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.
