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MS16-098: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (3178466)
high Nessus Plugin ID 92821
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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 in the Windows kernel-mode driver due to a failure to properly handle objects in memory. An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit these issues, via a crafted application, to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.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/ms16-098
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 92821
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-098.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 8/9/2016
Updated: 3/28/2022
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Critical
Score: 9.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.2
Temporal Score: 6.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-3311
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 7.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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: 8/9/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/9/2016
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 4/5/2022
Exploitable With
Core Impact
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-3308, CVE-2016-3309, CVE-2016-3310, CVE-2016-3311