CVE-2016-0145: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 12 2016(Updated: )
The font library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold and 1511; Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, and 3.5.1; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; Lync 2013 SP1; and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5.1 | |
| Microsoft Live Meeting | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Skype for Business | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035528
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035529
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035530
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035531
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035532
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-039
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39743/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0145?
CVE-2016-0145 is rated as critical due to potential remote code execution vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0145?
To fix CVE-2016-0145, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected software.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0145?
CVE-2016-0145 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, .NET Framework, Office products, and Skype for Business.
Is CVE-2016-0145 actively exploited?
There have been reports of CVE-2016-0145 being actively exploited in the wild.
What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2016-0145?
Failing to address CVE-2016-0145 can lead to unauthorized access and control of affected systems, resulting in data breaches.
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