| VID |
26758 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The Hotfix (MS16-031, 3140410) for 'Security Update for Microsoft Windows to Address Elevation of Privilege' has not been applied.
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker is able to log on to a target system and run a specially crafted application.
Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability - CVE-2016-0087
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows fails to properly sanitize handles in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code as System. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of this condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-031
* Platforms Affected:
Windows Vista SP2
Windows Vista x64 SP2
Windows Server 2008 SP2
Windows Server 2008 x64 SP2
Windows 7 SP1
Windows 7 x64 SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 SP1 |
| Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch(3140410) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-031 at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-031
-- OR --
Patches for Windows platforms are also available from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Windows Update detects what version of Windows you are running and offers the appropriate patch. |
| Related URL |
CVE-2016-0087 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
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| Related URL |
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