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MS16-055: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3156754)
high Nessus Plugin ID 91005
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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 information disclosure vulnerabilities exist in the Windows Graphics component. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted website or open open a specially crafted document, resulting in the disclosure of memory contents. (CVE-2016-0168, CVE-2016-0169)
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Graphics component due to improper handling of objects in memory. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user t visit a specially crafted website or open open a specially crafted document, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
(CVE-2016-0170)
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Direct3D component due to a use-after-free error. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted website or open open a specially crafted document, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user. (CVE-2016-0184)
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Imaging component due to improper handling of objects in memory. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user t visit a specially crafted website or open open a specially crafted document, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
(CVE-2016-0195)
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 2012, 8.1, RT 8.1, 2012 R2, and 10.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2016/ms16-055
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 91005
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-055.nasl
Version: 1.12
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 5/10/2016
Updated: 11/19/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
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-2016-0195
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 8.4
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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: 5/10/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/10/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-0168, CVE-2016-0169, CVE-2016-0170, CVE-2016-0184, CVE-2016-0195