# CVE-2016-7273: Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2016-7273 is fixed in 8 products on 1 platform, first by KB3205386, released December 13, 2016. It is not reported as exploited, but the vendor rates exploitation more likely. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7273
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 4.2 (Critical)
- EPSS: 0.1899
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation More Likely
- Published: Dec 13, 2016
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-7273

## Description

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to the way the Windows Graphics Component handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.</p> <p>There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability:</p> <ul> <li>In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit this vulnerability and then convince a user to view the website. An attacker would have no way to force users to view the attacker-controlled content. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to take action, typically by getting them to click a link in an email message or in an Instant Messenger message that takes users to the attacker's website, or by opening an attachment sent through email.</li> <li>In a file sharing attack scenario, an attacker could provide a specially crafted document file that is designed to exploit the vulnerability, and then convince a user to open the document file.</li> </ul> <p>Note that for affected Microsoft Office products, the Preview Pane is an attack vector.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Graphics Component handles objects in the memory.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems | 10586.713 | [KB3205386](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3205386.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems | 10586.713 | [KB3205386](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3205386.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems |  | [KB3206632](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3206632.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems |  | [KB3206632](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3206632.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 10240.17202 | [KB3205383](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3205383.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 10240.17202 | [KB3205383](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3205383.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 |  | [KB3206632](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3206632.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB3206632](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3206632.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |

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