SB2016071212 - Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published: July 12, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016071212
Severity
Low
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) Privilege escalation in Windows Print Spooler service (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3239)
The vulnerability allows a local user to elevate privileges on vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows Print Spooler service allows arbitrary writing to the file system to unprivileged users. A local user can overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.