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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-0118 · published 9 March 2016

CVE-2016-0118: Microsoft windows 10 improper input validation vulnerability

Microsoft · Windows 10

The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

7.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 33% · top 1.7% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
7.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 9.3
33%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84112
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035202
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-177
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-028
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84112
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035202
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-177
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-028

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-0118), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.