CVE-2016-0046

moderate-risk
Published 2016-02-10

Windows Reader in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Reader file, aka "Microsoft Windows Reader Vulnerability."

Do I need to act?

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27.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 73% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (4)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034973
Third Party Advisory http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-156
Patch https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-01...
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034973
Third Party Advisory http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-156
Patch https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-01...
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moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 15/34 · Moderate
Exposure 10/34 · Low