Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-0145 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Microsoft Live Meeting Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Skype for Business Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Lync Attendee Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Microsoft Lync Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft .NET Framework Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU5059
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0145
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling of malicious embedded fonts. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
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Vulnerable software versionsWindows: Vista - 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2012
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Console
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft .NET Framework: 3.0 - 3.5.1
Skype for Business: 2016
Lync Attendee: 2010
Microsoft Lync: 2013
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:Vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_live_meeting:2007 Console:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_net_framework:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync_attendee:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_lync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-0145
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
