Graphics Memory Corruption 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

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - Vista

Windows Server: 2008 - 2012 R2

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

External links

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.