# CVE-2016-0148: .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2016-0148 is fixed in 8 products on 1 platform, first by KB3143693, released April 12, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0148
- Priority: High
- CVSS: n/a (Important)
- EPSS: 0.1359
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: yes
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Less Likely
- Published: Apr 12, 2016
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0148

## Description

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft .NET Framework fails to properly validate input before loading libraries. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an 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.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first need to access the local system with the ability to execute a malicious application.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how .NET validates input on library load.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3143693](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3143693.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3143693](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3143693.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3143693](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3143693.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3143693](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3143693.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB3143693](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3143693.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB3143693](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3143693.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB3143693](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3143693.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB3143693](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3143693.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |

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