CVE-2016-0036 Privilege escalation in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via crafted data in the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol implementation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0036?
CVE-2016-0036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 10 Feb 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via crafted data, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0036?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0036?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0036 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-0036 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0036 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-8822-37cq-2j6g.