CVE-2016-3216: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-3216: GDI32.dll in the Graphics component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Win...

GDI32.dll in 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, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "Windows Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Microsoft Windows graphics component flaw that can reveal information needed to weaken ASLR, a key exploit-mitigation defense. By itself, the source describes information disclosure, not direct system takeover. Business risk is higher on legacy Windows systems because attackers may chain ASLR bypasses with other vulnerabilities. Exposure is most likely on systems running the listed Windows versions without the MS16-074 security update. This includes legacy client, server, and Windows RT releases. Unsupported systems may remain exposed if compensating controls or retirement plans are absent. Treat this as a legacy Windows risk and patch-governance issue. It is not proven actively exploited in the provided sources, but ASLR bypasses can increase the impact of other bugs. Prioritize remaining unpatched or unsupported Windows systems. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft security bulletin MS16-074 updates where applicable.; Inventory affected Windows versions and confirm patch status.; Prioritize unsupported legacy Windows systems for isolation or retirement..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 16, 2016, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS16-074CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
39990CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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