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MS16-087: Security Update for Windows Print Spooler (3170005)
high Nessus Plugin ID 92018
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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 :- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Print Spooler service due to improper validation of print drivers while installing a printer from network servers. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability, via a man-in-the-middle attack on a workstation or print server or via a rogue print server, to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. (CVE-2016-3238)
- An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Print Spooler service due to improperly allowing arbitrary writing to the file system. An attacker can exploit this issue, via a specially crafted script or application, to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. (CVE-2016-3239)
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
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 92018
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-087.nasl
Version: 1.13
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 7/12/2016
Updated: 9/4/2020
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, 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-2016-3238
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.1
Temporal Score: 7.1
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: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: 7/12/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/12/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-3238, CVE-2016-3239