CVE-2016-0169: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-0169: GDI in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows...

GDI 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, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted document, aka "Windows Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0168.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 22:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Microsoft Windows graphics vulnerability where a malicious document could expose sensitive information from an affected computer. The issue affects multiple older Windows client and server releases. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, but the exposure matters where legacy Windows systems still process untrusted documents. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Server 2012, Windows RT 8.1, and early Windows 10 systems that open untrusted documents. The bundle lacks structured CPE data, so inventory validation is required. Treat this as a legacy Windows hygiene issue with moderate urgency. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but unpatched systems handling documents can leak information. Prioritize patch verification and legacy system reduction over emergency response unless local evidence shows targeting. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS16-055 security updates where available.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of unsupported affected Windows versions.; Limit exposure to untrusted documents on unpatched legacy systems..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 11, 2016, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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MS16-055CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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