PT-2016-1686 · Microsoft · Windows Vista+6
Published
2016-04-12
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Updated
2018-10-12
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CVE-2016-0153
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Description
The issue is related to the OLE component in the Windows operating system and is associated with inadequate access control. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and affect the system.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows 8.1, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the OLE component until a patch is available.
Fix
RCE
Improper Access Control
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Vista