MS16-089: Security Update for Windows Secure Kernel Mode (3170050)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 92020

Synopsis

The remote host is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Description

The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by an information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Secure Kernel Mode due to improper handling of objects in memory. An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted application, to disclose sensitive information on the target host.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 10.

See Also

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2016/ms16-089

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 92020

File Name: smb_nt_ms16-089.nasl

Version: 1.10

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 7/12/2016

Updated: 11/19/2019

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.1

Temporal Score: 1.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-3256

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 4.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/12/2016

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/12/2016

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2016-3256

BID: 91590

IAVA: 2016-A-0180

MSFT: MS16-089

MSKB: 3163912, 3172985