Windows Transaction Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-3341
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU970

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3341

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows RT: 8.1 RT - 10

Windows Server: 2012 - 2012 R2

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-3341


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.



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