Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows 10
CVE-2016-0118
The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.337 (98.2th 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
- Microsoft Windows_10 — versions 1511
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- secure@microsoft.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0118?
- CVE-2016-0118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-03-09.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0118?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-0118 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.