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MS16-008: Security Update for Windows Kernel to Address Elevation of Privilege (3124605)
high Nessus Plugin ID 87881
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by multiple elevation of privilege vulnerabilities due to improper validation of reparse points that have been set by sandbox applications. A local attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities, via a crafted application, to gain elevated privileges and take complete control of the affected system.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 8, RT, 2012, 8.1, RT 8.1, 2012 R2, and 10.Note that Windows 10 with Citrix XenDesktop installed will not be offered the patch due to an issue with the XenDesktop software that prevents users from logging on when the patch is applied. To apply the patch you must first uninstall XenDesktop or contact Citrix for help with the issue.
See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2016/ms16-008
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 87881
File Name: smb_nt_ms16-008.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 1/12/2016
Updated: 11/22/2019
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.9
Temporal Score: 6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-0007
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: 1/12/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/12/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-0006, CVE-2016-0007