| VID |
26792 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The Hotfix (MS16-111, 3186973) for 'Security Update for Windows Kernel' has not been applied.
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker runs a specially crafted application on a target system.
Multiple Windows Session Object Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
Multiple Windows session object elevation of privilege vulnerabilities exist in the way that Windows handles session objects. A locally authenticated attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could hijack the session of another user.
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ? CVE-2016-3371
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel API enforces permissions. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain access to information that is not intended for the user.
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ? CVE-2016-3372
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel API enforces permissions. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could impersonate processes, interject cross-process communication, or interrupt system functionality.
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ?CVE-2016-3373
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Kernel API improperly allows a user to access sensitive registry information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain access to user account information that is not intended for the user.
* 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/ms16-111
* 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 8.1
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 10 |
| Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch(3186973) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-111 at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-111
-- 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-2016-3305,CVE-2016-3306,CVE-2016-3371,CVE-2016-3372,CVE-2016-3373 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
92812,92813,92814,92815,92845 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
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