CVE-2016-3215

Name: CVE-2016-3215
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-16T01:59:19.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 33.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3215 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 1511, and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted PDF document, aka "Windows PDF Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3201.. EPSS estimates a 33.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 1511, and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted PDF document, aka "Windows PDF Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3201.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

33.57%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-370Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-068Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-080Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-370Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-068Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-080Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3215?

How severe is CVE-2016-3215?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3215 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 33.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3215?

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-2016-3215?

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Source: NVD / NIST