CVE-2016-0046

high

Description

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."

References

Advisories
More

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-156

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034973

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-012

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2016-02-10

Updated: 2025-04-12

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H