Microsoft Video Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-0142 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| 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 high risk vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary code execution
EUVDB-ID: #VU974
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-2016-0142
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects within memory. By persuading the victim to open a malicious file a attackers can execute arbitrary code with privileges of the target user. If a valid user has elevated privileges, attacker can get complete control over the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
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Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - Vista
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-0142
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.
