CVE-2016-0098

Name: CVE-2016-0098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-09T11:59:08.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0098 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content, aka "Windows Media Parsing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 20.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content, aka "Windows Media Parsing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.14%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0098?

How severe is CVE-2016-0098?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0098 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0098?

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-2016-0098?

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Source: NVD / NIST