| VID |
26761 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The Hotfix (MS16-040, 3148541) for 'Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services' has not been applied.
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user clicks a specially crafted link that could allow an attacker to run malicious code remotely to take control of the user¡¯s system. However, in all cases an attacker would have no way to force a user to click a specially crafted link. An attacker would have to convince a user to click the link, typically by way of an enticement in an email or Instant Messenger message.
MSXML 3.0 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2016-0147
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) parser processes user input. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run malicious code remotely to take control of the user¡¯s system.
* 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/ms16-040
* 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
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 10 |
| Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch(3148541) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-040 at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-040
-- 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-2016-0147 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
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| Related URL |
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