Vulnerability identifier: #VU974

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0142

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

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 remote unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of objects within memory. By persuading the victim to open a malicious file a attackers can execute arbitrary code with privileges of the target user. If a valid user has elevated privileges, attacker can get complete control over the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official patch addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10, 8, 7, 8.1 RT, Vista

Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-122

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.