CVE-2016-0100 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges and execute code by exploiting improper library loading validation in Windows Vista and Server 2008.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0100?
CVE-2016-0100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, published on 9 Mar 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0100?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0100?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0100 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-0100 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-0100 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7hc2-7vr5-3759.