#VU292 Netlogon privilege escalation


Published: 2016-08-10 | Updated: 2017-02-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU292

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3300

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows RT
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user gain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows Netlogon service incorrectly handles secure communication to a domain controller. A local attacker can run arbitrary code on the vulnerable system with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a local user to elevate privileges on the system, joined to Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 domain controller.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows RT: 8.1 - 8.1 RT

Windows Server: 2012 - 2012 R2


External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-101.aspx


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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