SB2017062003 - Remote code execution in WINS implementation in Microsoft Windows

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SB2017062003 - Remote code execution in WINS implementation in Microsoft Windows

Published: June 20, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017062003
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in WINS implementation on Microsoft Windows servers when processing multiple pending WINS-Replication sessions with replication command WREPL_REPL_UPDATE2 (0x00000005). A remote attacker can send a series of specially crafted WINS requests and trigger memory corruption.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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