CVE-2016-0152

Description

Internet Information Services (IIS) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows DLL Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.01% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035834 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90020 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-058 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0152?
CVE-2016-0152 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0152?
To fix CVE-2016-0152, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-0152 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-0152 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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