Microsoft Windows Server 2008/Vista SP2 Library Loader input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Windows Server 2008/Vista SP2. This affects an unknown function of the component Library Loader. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-0100. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows Server 2008/Vista SP2 (Operating System) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Library Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

The weakness was published 03/08/2016 with Microsoft as MS16-025 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-0100 since 12/04/2015. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/28/2025).

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89748 (MS16-025: Security Update for Windows Library Loading to Address Remote Code Execution (3140709)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91177 (Microsoft Windows Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code Execution (MS16-025)).

Applying the patch MS16-025 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 Exploit-DB (41706), Tenable (89748), SecurityFocus (BID 83930†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57062†). Additional details are provided at zdnet.com. Similar entries are available at VDB-81266, VDB-81267, VDB-81268 and VDB-81269. 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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Physical: Partially
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 89748
Nessus Name: MS16-025: Security Update for Windows Library Loading to Address Remote Code Execution (3140709)
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OpenVAS ID: 802074
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows Library Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (3140709)
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MetaSploit ID: office_ole_multiple_dll_hijack.rb
MetaSploit Name: NetOp Remote Control Client 9.5 Buffer Overflow
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Patch: MS16-025

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS16-025
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0100 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0100
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81265
SecurityFocus: 83930 - Microsoft Windows Library Loading CVE-2016-0100 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035205
Vulnerability Center: 57062 - [MS16-025] Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, High

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

Created: 03/09/2016 10:57
Updated: 04/28/2025 04:59
Changes: 03/09/2016 10:57 (65), 04/07/2017 13:51 (22), 07/09/2022 18:20 (4), 07/09/2022 18:27 (1), 11/03/2024 15:10 (16), 04/24/2025 03:46 (2), 04/28/2025 04:59 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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