CVE-2016-0020: High severity microsoft windows 7 vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2016

Updated

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "MAPI DLL Loading Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 7=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Event History

Jan 13, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0020?

CVE-2016-0020 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0020?

To fix CVE-2016-0020, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-0020?

CVE-2016-0020 affects users of Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1.

What types of attacks exploit CVE-2016-0020?

CVE-2016-0020 can be exploited by local users through crafted applications that mismanage DLL loading.

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0020?

The vulnerable platforms for CVE-2016-0020 include Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7.