Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Kernel - MS16-018ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:32867 | Date: (C)2016-02-10 (M)2024-03-06 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a important security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS16-018. The update is required to fix an elevation of privilege vulnerability. A flaw is present in the Windows kernel, which fails to handle specific kernel objects in memory. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
Microsoft Windows 10 |