Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 Font Library memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Font Library. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-0145. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Font Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The font library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold and 1511; Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, and 3.5.1; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; Lync 2013 SP1; and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

The weakness was released 04/12/2016 with Microsoft as MS16-039 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). It is possible to read the advisory at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-0145 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.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90433 (MS16-039: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3148522)), 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 91204 (Microsoft Windows Graphics Component Security Update (MS16-039)).

Applying the patch MS16-039 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 24129.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (39743), Tenable (90433), SecurityFocus (BID 85903†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58101†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-82230, VDB-82247 and VDB-82249. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 90433
Nessus Name: MS16-039: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3148522)
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OpenVAS ID: 103306
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (3148522)
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Patch: MS16-039
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS16-039
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0145 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0145
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82231

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SecurityFocus: 85903 - Microsoft Windows Graphics Component CVE-2016-0145 Memory Corruption Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035528
Vulnerability Center: 58101 - [MS16-039] Microsoft Windows, Office, .Net Framework and Lync Remote Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability, Critical

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

Created: 04/13/2016 10:02
Updated: 06/11/2024 12:06
Changes: 04/13/2016 10:02 (65), 04/07/2017 13:46 (25), 07/13/2022 21:54 (3), 07/13/2022 22:06 (1), 06/11/2024 12:06 (15)
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Cache ID: 216:7BE:103

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