CVE-2016-0153

7.8 HIGH
Published: April 12, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

OLE in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035536
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-044
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035536
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-044
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
33.7%
97th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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