Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 OLE access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component OLE. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-0153. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component OLE. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

OLE in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

The weakness was released 04/12/2016 with Microsoft as MS16-044 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-0153 since 12/04/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/03/2024). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90437 (MS16-044: Security Update for Windows OLE (3146706)), 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 91198 (Microsoft Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS16-044)).

Applying the patch MS16-044 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 24137.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (90437), SecurityFocus (BID 85912†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58103†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-82235 and VDB-82234. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 90437
Nessus Name: MS16-044: Security Update for Windows OLE (3146706)
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OpenVAS ID: 802074
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (3146706)
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Patch: MS16-044
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS16-044
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0153 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0153
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82236

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SecurityFocus: 85912 - Microsoft Windows OLE CVE-2016-0153 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035536
Vulnerability Center: 58103 - [MS16-044] Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution via a Crafted File, Critical

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

Created: 04/13/2016 10:03
Updated: 11/03/2024 06:33
Changes: 04/13/2016 10:03 (59), 04/07/2017 13:45 (25), 07/13/2022 23:30 (4), 07/13/2022 23:43 (1), 11/03/2024 06:33 (16)
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