ID:905 - Exploit for NULL pointer dereference in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-7237

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:905 - Exploit for NULL pointer dereference in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-7237

ID:905 - Exploit for NULL pointer dereference in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-7237

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5336
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7237
CWE-ID: CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference error when parsing SMB packets within Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS). A remote authenticated attacker can send specially crafted requests to vulnerable service and cause the target system to become non-responsive.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in denial of service (DoS).


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.