Windows Server 2008
CVE-2016-0100
HIGH
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
AnalysisAI
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 68.8%.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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