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MS16-056: Security Update for Windows Journal (3156761)
high Nessus Plugin ID 91006
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.Description
The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by a remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Journal due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a specially crafted Journal file, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, RT 8.1, and 10. Alternatively, apply the workaround referenced in the vendor advisory.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2016/ms16-056
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 91006
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-056.nasl
Version: 1.9
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 5/10/2016
Updated: 11/20/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-0182
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 5/10/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/10/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-0182
BID: 89867