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CVE-2016-3203

7.8 · HIGH

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, aka "Windows PDF Re…

Published Jun 16, 2016CWE-20EPSS 33.34%

Overview

CVE-2016-3203 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 16, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91086Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036099Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-369Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-068Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-080Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91086Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036099Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-369Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-068Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-080

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3203?

CVE-2016-3203 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 16, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-3203?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-3203?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-3203?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-3203 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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