CVE-2016-0008

What it is

The graphics device interface in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "Windows GDI32.dll ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

13.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2016-01-13 05:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:36 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 13.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2016-01-13 05:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:36 UTC

Exploit probability

13.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-200 · Information exposure

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Windows 7
• Microsoft Windows 8
• Microsoft Windows 8.1
• Microsoft Windows Rt
• Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 r2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 4.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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