Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-0058
Buffer overflow in the PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers API calls, aka "Microsoft PDF Library Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2016-0058
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-0058
18.73%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 96 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-0058
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-0058
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-0058
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-012
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-012 - Critical | Microsoft DocsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034973
Windows Reader and Windows PDF Library File Processing Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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