CVE-2016-3228: Input Validation
Published Jun 16, 2016
·Updated
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NetLogon request, aka "Windows Netlogon Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected Software
6 affected components
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=gold
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Event History
Jun 16, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3228?
CVE-2016-3228 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-3228?
To fix CVE-2016-3228, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-3228?
CVE-2016-3228 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 variants.
4
What types of attacks does CVE-2016-3228 allow?
CVE-2016-3228 allows authenticated remote users to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
5
Is CVE-2016-3228 being actively exploited?
As of now, there have been reports suggesting that CVE-2016-3228 may be actively exploited in the wild.