Microsoft Windows 8.1/10/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2 PDF Library memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Windows 8.1/10/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2. This impacts an unknown function of the component PDF Library. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-0058. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows 8.1/10/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2 (Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component PDF Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 02/09/2016 with Microsoft as MS16-012 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). It is possible to read the advisory at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-0058 since 12/03/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/07/2022).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88644 (MS16-012: Security Update for Microsoft Windows PDF Library to Address Remote Code Execution (3138938)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91162 (Microsoft Windows PDF Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS16-012)).

Applying the patch MS16-012 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 22685.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (88644), SecurityFocus (BID 82638†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56456†). The entry VDB-80860 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 88644
Nessus Name: MS16-012: Security Update for Microsoft Windows PDF Library to Address Remote Code Execution (3138938)
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OpenVAS ID: 802074
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows PDF Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (3138938)
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Patch: MS16-012
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS16-012
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0058 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0058
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80859
SecurityFocus: 82638 - Microsoft Windows PDF Library CVE-2016-0058 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1034973
Vulnerability Center: 56456 - [MS16-012] Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution via a Crafted PDF File - CVE-2016-0058, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2016 20:14
Updated: 07/07/2022 12:15
Changes: 02/10/2016 20:14 (80), 08/22/2018 09:42 (9), 07/07/2022 12:15 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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