Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 Graphics input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Graphics. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-3301. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve 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 code of the component Graphics. 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 weakness was released 08/09/2016 by Mateusz Jurczyk with Google Project Zero as MS16-097 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-3301 since 03/15/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 92843 (MS16-097: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3177393)), 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 91263 (Microsoft Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS16-097)).

Applying the patch MS16-097 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 (40255), Tenable (92843) and SecurityFocus (BID 92288†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-90697 and VDB-90698. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 92843
Nessus Name: MS16-097: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3177393)
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OpenVAS ID: 803024
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Office Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (3177393)
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Patch: MS16-097

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS16-097
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-3301 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3301
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90696
SecurityFocus: 92288 - Microsoft Windows Graphics Component CVE-2016-3301 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1036564

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

Created: 08/10/2016 09:17
Updated: 03/13/2025 16:37
Changes: 08/10/2016 09:17 (70), 04/07/2017 13:34 (14), 09/13/2022 14:43 (5), 03/13/2025 16:37 (14)
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Cache ID: 216:B61:103

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