SB2016101109 - Windows Transaction Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability



SB2016101109 - Windows Transaction Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published: October 11, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016101109
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3341)

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory. By running a malicious program on the affected system attackers can gain root privileges on the system  that may lead to complete compromise of the system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow the local attacker to obtain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.