PT-2016-1689 · Microsoft · .Net Framework

Rgod · Published 2016-04-12 · Updated 2018-10-12 · CVE-2016-0148

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base 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 .NET Framework versions 4.6 through 4.6.1

Description The issue is related to the improper handling of library loading, which can be exploited by a local user to gain privileges via a crafted application. This can lead to a remote code execution scenario where an attacker could take control of an affected system, allowing 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 operating with administrative rights.

Recommendations For Microsoft .NET Framework versions 4.6 through 4.6.1, consider applying security updates or patches to resolve the issue, as no specific workaround is provided for these versions. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2016-01015

CVE-2016-0148

ZDI-16-234

Affected Products

.Net Framework

References · 13

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0148 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0148 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-0148 · Security Note
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-234 · Security Note
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-041 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2016-01015 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/538063/100/0/threaded · Note
• http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-234 · Note
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136671/.NET-Framework-4.6-DLL-Hijacking.html · Note
• http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-041 · Note
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/42 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1035535 · Note
• http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-041 · Note