CVE-2016-3319

Name: CVE-2016-3319
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-09T21:59:26.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3319 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, and Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, aka "Microsoft PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 18.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, and Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, aka "Microsoft PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.54%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3319?

How severe is CVE-2016-3319?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3319 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3319?

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