Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows_10

CVE-2016-0015

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Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.651 (98.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • 1034660 (Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
  • secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • 39232 (Exploit, exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
  • MS16-007 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0015?
CVE-2016-0015 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_10, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-01-13.
How severe is CVE-2016-0015?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-0015 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.