CVE-2016-0006
Description
The sandbox implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandles reparse points, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Mount Point Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0007.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Microsoft Windows - Sandboxed Mount Reparse Point Creation Mitigation Bypass Redux (MS16-008) (1)
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | - | affected | |
| windows | 1511 | affected | |
| windows | r2 | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79882
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034645
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-008
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39311/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79882
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034645
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-008
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39311/
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.