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ID:823 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft products - CVE-2016-0145
ID:823 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft products - CVE-2016-0145
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5059
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0145
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Live Meeting
Microsoft Office
Microsoft .NET Framework
Skype for Business
Lync Attendee
Microsoft Lync
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Live Meeting
Microsoft Office
Microsoft .NET Framework
Skype for Business
Lync Attendee
Microsoft Lync
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling of malicious embedded fonts. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling of malicious embedded fonts. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.