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CVE-2016-3227

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 25.46%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-06-16 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It affects Microsoft, Windows. Its EPSS score suggests a 25.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2016-3227
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
25.46%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the DNS Server component in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted requests, aka "Windows DNS Server Use After Free Vulnerability."