Vulnerability Description
The Print Spooler service in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a crafted print driver during printer installation, aka "Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91609
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036277
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-08
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91609
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036277
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-08
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3238?
CVE-2016-3238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Print Spooler service in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 ...
How severe is CVE-2016-3238?
CVE-2016-3238 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3238?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.