CVE-2016-0058

Name: CVE-2016-0058
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-10T11:59:21.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0058 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers API calls, aka "Microsoft PDF Library Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 22.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers API calls, aka "Microsoft PDF Library Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.62%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-012Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-012Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0058?

How severe is CVE-2016-0058?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0058 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0058?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST