| VID |
26773 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The Hotfix (MS16-075, 3164038) for 'Security Update for Windows SMB Server' has not been applied.
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to the system and runs a specially crafted application.
Windows SMB Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability - CVE-2016-3225
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) when an attacker forwards an authentication request intended for another service running on the same machine. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions.
* References:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-075
* 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(3164038) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-075 at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-075
-- 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-2016-3225 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
(SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
(ISS) |
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