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MS16-007: Security Update for Microsoft Windows to Address Remote Code Execution (3124901)
high Nessus Plugin ID 87890
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- Multiple elevation of privilege vulnerabilities exist due to improper validation of user-supplied input before loading DLL files. A local attacker can exploit these, via a crafted application, to elevate their privileges and take control of the affected system. (CVE-2016-0014, CVE-2016-0020)
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in DirectShow due to improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can exploit this, by convincing a user to open a specially crafted file, to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, resulting in taking control of the affected system.
(CVE-2016-0015)
- Multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities exist due to improper validation of user-supplied input before loading DLL files. A local attacker can exploit these, via a specially crafted application, to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-0016, CVE-2016-0018)
- A security bypass vulnerability exists in the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) due to a failure to prevent remote logons to accounts that have no passwords set. A remote attacker can exploit this, by using an older version of the RDP client to connect to a Windows 10 host, to generate a list of user accounts.
(CVE-2016-0019)
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 8, RT, 2012, 8.1, RT 8.1, 2012 R2, and 10.Note that Windows 10 with Citrix XenDesktop installed will not be offered the patch due to an issue with the XenDesktop software that prevents users from logging on when the patch is applied. To apply the patch you must first uninstall XenDesktop or contact Citrix for help with the issue.
See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2016/ms16-007
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 87890
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-007.nasl
Version: 1.12
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 1/13/2016
Updated: 11/22/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Critical
Score: 9.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-0019
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.1
Temporal Score: 7.7
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 1/12/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/12/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-0014, CVE-2016-0015, CVE-2016-0016, CVE-2016-0018, CVE-2016-0019, CVE-2016-0020