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MS16-139: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3199720)
medium Nessus Plugin ID 94640
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Synopsis
The remote host is affected by an elevation of privilege vulnerability.Description
The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows kernel due to improper enforcement of API permissions. A local attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to disclose sensitive information.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7 and 2008 R2.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2016/ms16-139
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 94640
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-139.nasl
Version: 1.11
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 11/8/2016
Updated: 11/14/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Low
Base Score: 2.1
Temporal Score: 1.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-7216
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5.5
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/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: 11/8/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/8/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-7216
BID: 94048