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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2016-3393 Microsoft · Windows

Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

40.83 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
97.3 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 97.3% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 25, 2022

Remediation Due

Jun 15, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to the way the Windows GDI component handles objects in the memory. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could take control of the affected system.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence