SB2016080907 - NetLogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published: August 9, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016080907
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Netlogon privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3300)
The vulnerability allows a local user gain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows Netlogon service incorrectly handles secure communication to a domain controller. A local attacker can run arbitrary code on the vulnerable system with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a local user to elevate privileges on the system, joined to Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 domain controller.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.