CVE-2016-0179

High

Description

Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.8

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows

PublishedMay 11, 2016

First seenMay 11, 2016

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-057

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_10	No range specified, 1511	—
microsoft windows_8.1	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_rt_8.1	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_server_2012	r2	—

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