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CVE-2016-3319

Status: ModifiedHigh (7)—

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

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (4)

Microsoft — EdgeMicrosoft — Windows 10Microsoft — Windows 8.1Microsoft — Windows Server 2012

CWEs

References

Raw JSON (NVD)

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