CVE-2016-0148 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges and execute code by exploiting improper library loading in the .NET Framework.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0148?
CVE-2016-0148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 12 Apr 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0148?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft .Net Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0148?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0148 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-0148 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0148 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft .Net Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c286-rjqc-8qxh.