CVE-2016-3227

Name: CVE-2016-3227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-16T01:59:29.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 25.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the DNS Server component in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted requests, aka "Windows DNS Server Use After Free Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 25.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the DNS Server component in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted requests, aka "Windows DNS Server Use After Free Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

25.46%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	Gold
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3227?

How severe is CVE-2016-3227?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3227 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 25.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3227?

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Source: NVD / NIST