What is CVE-2016-7248?

CVE-2016-7248 is a security advisory published by Microsoft with Critical severity. EchelonGraph links Microsoft's advisory rather than copying its page; it is at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-7248.

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2016-7248 cover?

CVE-2016-7248 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2016-7248. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with its EchelonGraph score.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-7248?

CVE-2016-7248 affects 13 products, including: Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems; Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems; Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems; Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems; Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems; and others — see the full list on the advisory page.

How do I remediate CVE-2016-7248?

Microsoft lists 8 KB articles for CVE-2016-7248: KB3198585, KB3198586, KB3200970, KB3197868, KB3197867, KB3197874, KB3197873, KB3198218, and 1 other update. Each is listed on this page with its update type and, where Microsoft gives one, its fixed build; Microsoft's advisory is at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-7248.

CVE-2016-7248Critical

Microsoft security update for CVE-2016-7248 — Windows

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

November 8, 2016

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Microsoft's advisory

EchelonGraph does not copy Microsoft's advisory page: its FAQ and remediation text are not shown here. Read the advisory on https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-7248. This page also shows what EchelonGraph holds for CVE-2016-7248, with the description from its CVE record, which the CVE Numbering Authority that assigned the CVE wrote: for a CVE Microsoft assigned, often in the words of Microsoft's own advisory.

🎯 Affected products13

Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2

✅ Updates Microsoft lists: 8 KB articles and 1 other update

9 rows: one per KB article or update, update type and fixed build. Their details are on Microsoft's advisory.

KB article	Update	Fixed build
KB3198585	Security Update	—
KB3198586	Security Update	—
KB3200970	Security Update	—
KB3197868	Monthly Rollup	—
KB3197867	Security Only	—
KB3197874	Monthly Rollup	—
KB3197873	Security Only	—
—	Monthly Rollup	—
KB3198218	Security Update	—

🧭 EchelonGraph on CVE-2016-7248

EchelonGraph score: 7.8 HIGH
CISA KEV: Not listed
Fix status: A fix is available — apply it.

Description from the CVE record (CVE.org), as published by its numbering authority

Microsoft Video Control in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Microsoft Video Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Published by Microsoft Corporation, the CVE Numbering Authority that assigned CVE-2016-7248, in its CVE record at CVE.org; reused under the CVE Program's Terms of Use (its licence and MITRE's copyright notice are in our Terms of Service).

🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

📋 Microsoft's advisory

🎯 Affected products13

✅ Updates Microsoft lists: 8 KB articles and 1 other update

🧭 EchelonGraph on CVE-2016-7248

🔗 References (9)