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MS16-111: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973)
high Nessus Plugin ID 93470
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Synopsis
The remote 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 handling of session objects. A local attacker can exploit these, via a specially crafted application, to hijack the session of another user.
(CVE-2016-3305, CVE-2016-3306)
- A flaw exists in the Windows Kernel API due to improper enforcement of permissions. A local attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to elevate privileges and thereby disclose potentially sensitive information. (CVE-2016-3371)
- An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel API due to improper enforcement of permissions. A local attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to impersonate processes, interject cross-process communication, or interrupt system functionality. (CVE-2016-3372)
- A flaw exists in the Windows Kernel API due to improperly allowing access to sensitive registry information. A local attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to elevate privileges and thereby gain access to user account information.
(CVE-2016-3373)
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/ms16-111
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 93470
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 9/13/2016
Updated: 11/14/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 7.1
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.6
Temporal Score: 4
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-3306
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: 9/13/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/13/2016
Exploitable With
CANVAS (CANVAS)
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-3305, CVE-2016-3306, CVE-2016-3371, CVE-2016-3372, CVE-2016-3373