Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-3251?

Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1511; Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows 8.1 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-3251 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2016-3251 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-3251?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-3251?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2016-3251 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2016-3251

Low

The GDI component in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel-address…

Published Jul 12, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-3251 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.8 v3) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 7 (Microsoft), Windows 8.1 (Microsoft) and 4 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

2.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

58%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Affected Products

10 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 10Microsoft	1511	n/a
Windows 7Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Rt 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Server 2008Microsoft	r2-sp1	n/a

2 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 12, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

otherMS16-090
other1036288

FAQ

Common Questions.

The GDI component in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel-address information via a crafted application, aka "Wi…
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1511; Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows 8.1 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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