CVE-2016-0179
high
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
7.8
Description
Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | affected | | |
| windows | 1511 | affected | |
| windows | r2 | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89868
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035825
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-057
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89868
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035825
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-057
CWEs
CWE-284
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.