Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1 Library Loader access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Library Loader. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-0148. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1 (Programming Language Software). This affects an unknown code of the component Library Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

The weakness was presented 04/12/2016 as MS16-041 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-0148 since 12/04/2015. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90435 (MS16-041: Security Update for .NET Framework (3148789)), 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 91201 (Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS16-041)).

Applying the patch MS16-041 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 24263.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (90435) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58100†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 90435
Nessus Name: MS16-041: Security Update for .NET Framework (3148789)
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OpenVAS ID: 103306
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (3148789)
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Patch: MS16-041
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS16-041
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0148 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0148
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82233

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SecurityFocus: 85937
SecurityTracker: 1035535
Vulnerability Center: 58100 - [MS16-041] Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 Local Code Execution due to Improper Input Validation, High

Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2016 10:03
Updated: 07/13/2022 22:56
Changes: 04/13/2016 10:03 (71), 04/19/2017 10:32 (10), 07/13/2022 22:47 (3), 07/13/2022 22:56 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:5B0:103

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