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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2016.2389 Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-122 - Critical Security Update for Microsoft Video Control (3195360) 12 October 2016 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Microsoft Windows Publisher: Microsoft Operating System: Windows Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2016-0142 Original Bulletin: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-122 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-122 - Critical Security Update for Microsoft Video Control (3195360) Published: October 11, 2016 Version: 1.0 Executive Summary This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if Microsoft Video Control fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. However, an attacker must first convince a user to open either a specially crafted file or a program from either a webpage or an email message. This security update is rated Critical on the following client operating systems: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10. For more information, see the Affected Software section. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Video Control handles objects in memory. Affected Software Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8.1 Windows RT 8.1 Windows 10 Vulnerability Information Microsoft Video Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2016-0142 A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Video Control fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to open either a specially crafted file or application from either a webpage or an email message. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Video Control handles objects in memory. Note that where the severity is indicated as Critical in the Affected Software and Vulnerability Severity Ratings table, the Preview Pane is an attack vector for CVE-2016-0142. The following table contains links to the standard entry for each vulnerability in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list: Vulnerability title CVE number Publicly disclosed Exploited Microsoft Video Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2016-0142 No No - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. 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