Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 7 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-7182 CVE-2016-3393 CVE-2016-3396 CVE-2016-3209 CVE-2016-3262 CVE-2016-3263 CVE-2016-3270 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 CWE-401 CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Vulnerability #2 is being exploited in the wild. Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Word Viewer Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Microsoft Lync Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Lync Attendee Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Microsoft Live Meeting Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Microsoft .NET Framework Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications Microsoft Silverlight Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 7 vulnerabilities.
1) Privilege escalation
EUVDB-ID: #VU975
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7182
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Microsoft Windows kernel-mode driver (Win32k). By running a malicious program on the affected system attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in a complete system compromise.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Microsoft Office: 2010
Windows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
Word Viewer: 2007
Microsoft Lync: 2010 - 2013
Lync Attendee: 2010
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Console
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-120
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.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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.
2) Arbitrary code execution
EUVDB-ID: #VU963
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3393
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Install upfate from vendor's website.
Microsoft .NET Framework: 3.0 - 4.6
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Silverlight: 5
Windows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
Microsoft Lync: 2010
Lync Attendee: 2010
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Console
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-120
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
3) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU965
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3396
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content containing embedded fonts, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Install update from vendor's website.
Microsoft .NET Framework: 3.0 - 4.6
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Silverlight: 5
Windows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
Microsoft Lync: 2010
Lync Attendee: 2010
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Console
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-120
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.
4) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU959
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3209
CWE-ID:
CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) component. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted program on the affected system, get information about system memory state, bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and conduct further attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Install update fron vendor's website.
Microsoft .NET Framework: 3.0 - 4.6
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Silverlight: 5
Windows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
Microsoft Lync: 2010
Lync Attendee: 2010
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Console
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-120
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
5) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU960
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3262
CWE-ID:
CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) component. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted program on the affected system, get information about system memory state, bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and conduct further attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Install update from vendor's website.
Microsoft .NET Framework: 3.0 - 4.6
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Silverlight: 5
Windows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
Microsoft Lync: 2010
Lync Attendee: 2010
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Console
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-120
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.
6) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU961
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3263
CWE-ID:
CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) component. A local attacker can execute a specially crafted program on the affected system, get information about system memory state, bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and conduct further attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Install update from vendor's website.
Microsoft .NET Framework: 3.0 - 4.6
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Silverlight: 5
Windows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
Microsoft Lync: 2010
Lync Attendee: 2010
Microsoft Live Meeting: 2007 Console
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-120
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.
7) Privilege escalation
EUVDB-ID: #VU962
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3270
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Microsoft Windows kernel-mode driver (Win32k). By running a malicious program on the affected system attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in a complete system compromise.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Windows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-120
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.
