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MS16-123: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (3192892)
high Nessus Plugin ID 94012
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Synopsis
The remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- Multiple elevation of privilege vulnerabilities exist in the Windows kernel-mode driver due to improper handling of objects in memory. A local attacker can exploit these, via a specially crafted application, to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode. (CVE-2016-3266, CVE-2016-3376, CVE-2016-7185, CVE-2016-7191)
- An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Transaction Manager due to improper handling of objects in memory. A local attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to execute processes in an elevated context. (CVE-2016-3341)
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 2012, 8.1, RT 8.1, 2012 R2, and 10.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 94012
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-123.nasl
Version: 1.15
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 10/12/2016
Updated: 5/30/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 8.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-3266
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 7.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 10/11/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/11/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-3266, CVE-2016-3341, CVE-2016-3376, CVE-2016-7185, CVE-2016-7211