PT-2016-1046 · Microsoft · Windows Rt+8
Published
2016-01-12
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Updated
2019-05-15
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CVE-2016-0016
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows versions prior to the fixed version
Windows Vista SP2
Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Windows 7 SP1
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Windows RT Gold and 8.1
Windows 10 Gold and 1511
Description
The issue is related to errors in loading libraries, which can be exploited by a local attacker to elevate privileges using a specially crafted application. Multiple remote code execution issues exist due to improper validation of input before loading dynamic link library (DLL) files. This could allow an attacker to take complete control of an affected system, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. The impact may be less severe for users with limited user rights compared to those with administrative rights. To exploit the issue, an attacker would first need to log on to the target system.
Recommendations
For Windows Vista SP2, consider applying the necessary security updates to resolve the issue.
For Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, apply the relevant patches to fix the vulnerability.
For Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511, update to a version that includes the security fix for the DLL loading issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the loading of DLL files from untrusted sources until a patch is available.
Restrict access to sensitive areas of the system to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Exploit
Fix
RCE
Untrusted Search Path
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Vista