NetLogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-3300 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-255 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows RT Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Netlogon privilege escalation
EUVDB-ID: #VU292
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3300
CWE-ID:
CWE-255 - Credentials Management
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user gain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows Netlogon service incorrectly handles secure communication to a domain controller. A local attacker can run arbitrary code on the vulnerable system with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a local user to elevate privileges on the system, joined to Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 domain controller.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows RT: 8.1 - 8.1 RT
Windows Server: 2012 - 2012 R2
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-3300
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
