High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Feb 10, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-0046
CVE-2016-0046
Description
Windows Reader in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Reader file, aka "Microsoft Windows Reader Vulnerability."
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Affected products
5- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-012nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1034973nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-156nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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