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MS16-149: Security Update for Microsoft Windows (3205655)
high Nessus Plugin ID 95813
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- An information disclosure vulnerability exists in a Windows Crypto driver running in kernel mode due to improper handling of objects in memory. A local attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to disclose sensitive information. (CVE-2016-7219)
- An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows installer due to improper sanitization of input, leading to insecure library loading behavior. A local attacker can exploit this to run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. (CVE-2016-7292)
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 2012, 8.1, RT 8.1, 2012 R2, 10, and 2016.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2016/ms16-149
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 95813
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-149.nasl
Version: 1.8
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/14/2016
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.2
Temporal Score: 5.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.8
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: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: 12/13/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/17/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-7219, CVE-2016-7292