Description
Windows Journal in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Journal (aka .jnt) file, aka "Windows Journal Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 7.8/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89867
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035824
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-056
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1225
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89867
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035824
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-056
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=1225
Timeline
- Published
- May 11, 2016
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified