SB2016070805 - DLL loading error in PuTTY
Published: July 8, 2016 Updated: October 31, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016070805
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) DLL loading error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6167)
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.The vulnerability exists due to access control error in PuTTY. A local user can obtain elevated privileges on the target system.by placing a specially crafted DLL (named 'UxTheme.dll' or 'ntmarta.dll') in the same directory as the 'putty.exe'
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in execution of arbitrary code via local system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.