CVE-2016-7257

Name: CVE-2016-7257
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-20T06:59:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7257 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GDI component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and Office 2016 for Mac allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 22.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GDI component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and Office 2016 for Mac allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.50%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office For Mac	2011	—
Microsoft	Office For Mac	2016	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94755Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037438Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-146
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94755Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037438Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-146
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7257?

How severe is CVE-2016-7257?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7257 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7257?

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