CVE-2016-0038

Name: CVE-2016-0038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-10T11:59:04.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0038 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Journal file, aka "Windows Journal Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 18.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Journal file, aka "Windows Journal Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.49%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034974Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-013Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1219Not Applicable
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034974Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-013Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1219Not Applicable

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0038?

How severe is CVE-2016-0038?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0038 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0038?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-0038?

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Source: NVD / NIST