# CVE-2016-0152: Windows DLL Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2016-0152 is fixed in 7 products on 1 platform, first by KB3141083, released May 10, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0152
- Priority: High
- CVSS: n/a (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0444
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: N/A
- Published: May 10, 2016
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0152

## Description

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows improperly validates input before loading dynamic link library (DLL) files. An attacker who successfully exploited the 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 must first gain access to the local system and have the ability to execute a malicious application.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows validates input before loading DLL files.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems (Server Core installation) |  | [KB3141083](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3141083.md) | May 10, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3141083](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3141083.md) | May 10, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3141083](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3141083.md) | May 10, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems (Server Core installation) |  | [KB3141083](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3141083.md) | May 10, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3141083](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3141083.md) | May 10, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3141083](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3141083.md) | May 10, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3141083](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3141083.md) | May 10, 2016 |

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