CVE-2016-7272

Name: CVE-2016-7272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-20T06:59:00.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Graphics component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 39.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Graphics component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.26%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-19

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94739Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037438Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-146
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94739Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037438Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-146

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7272?

How severe is CVE-2016-7272?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7272?

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