Microsoft Windows 8.1/RT 8.1/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2 DLL Loader input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Windows 8.1/RT 8.1/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component DLL Loader. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-0044. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows 8.1/RT 8.1/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2 (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component DLL Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 02/09/2016. The weakness was published 02/09/2016 as MS16-014 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-0044 since 12/04/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price 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 88646 (MS16-014: Security Update for Microsoft Windows to Address Remote Code Execution (3134228)), 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 91165 (Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS16-014)).

Applying the patch MS16-014 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (88646), SecurityFocus (BID 82505†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56476†). Similar entries are available at VDB-80862, VDB-80863, VDB-80864 and VDB-80866. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 88646
Nessus Name: MS16-014: Security Update for Microsoft Windows to Address Remote Code Execution (3134228)
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OpenVAS ID: 802074
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows Multiple Vulnerabilities (3134228)
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Patch: MS16-014

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS16-014
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80865

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SecurityFocus: 82505
SecurityTracker: 1034985
Vulnerability Center: 56476 - [MS16-014] Microsoft Windows Remote DoS via a Crafted Network Packet on SyncShareSvc, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2016 20:22
Updated: 07/07/2022 13:24
Changes: 02/10/2016 20:22 (83), 07/07/2019 11:38 (3), 07/07/2022 13:24 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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