Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-131 - Critical
Security Update for Microsoft Video Control (3199151)
Published: November 8, 2016 | Updated: December 13, 2016
Version: 2.0
Executive Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution 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. 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 for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 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. For more information about the vulnerability, see the Vulnerability Information section.
For more information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3199151.
Affected Software and Vulnerability Severity Ratings
The following software versions or editions are affected. Versions or editions that are not listed are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, see Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
The severity ratings indicated for each affected software assume the potential maximum impact of the vulnerability. For information regarding the likelihood, within 30 days of this security bulletin’s release, of the exploitability of the vulnerability in relation to its severity rating and security impact, please see the Exploitability Index in the November bulletin summary.
| Operating System | Microsoft Video Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2016-7248 | Updates Replaced* |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Vista | ||
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (3198218) | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3190847 in MS16-122 |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (3198218) | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3190847 in MS16-122 |
| Windows 7 | ||
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (3197867) Security Only[3] | Critical Remote Code Execution | None |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (3197868) Monthly Rollup[3] | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3185330 |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3197867) Security Only[3] | Critical Remote Code Execution | None |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3197868) Monthly Rollup[3] | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3185330 |
| Windows 8.1 | ||
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems (3197873) Security Only[3] | Critical Remote Code Execution | None |
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems (3197874) Monthly Rollup[3] | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3185331 |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (3197873) Security Only[3] | Critical Remote Code Execution | None |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (3197874) Monthly Rollup[3] | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3185331 |
| Windows RT 8.1 | ||
| Windows RT 8.1[1]\ (3197874) Monthly Rollup[3] | Critical Remote Code Execution | None |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems[2]\ (3198585) | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3192440 |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems[2]\ (3198585) | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3192440 |
| Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems[2]] (3198586) | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3192441 |
| Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems[2](3198586) | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3192441 |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems[2]\ (3200970) | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3194798 |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems [2](3200970) | Critical Remote Code Execution | 3194798 |
[1]This update is only available via Windows Update.
[2]Windows 10 updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows 10, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are available via the Microsoft Update Catalog.
[3]Beginning with the October 2016 release, Microsoft is changing the update servicing model for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2. For more information, please see this Microsoft TechNet article.
Note The vulnerabilities discussed in this bulletin affect Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 5. To be protected from the vulnerabilities, Microsoft recommends that customers running this operating system apply the current update, which is available from Windows Update.
*The Updates Replaced column shows only the latest update in any chain of superseded updates. For a comprehensive list of updates replaced, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog, search for the update KB number, and then view update details (updates replaced information is provided on the PackageDetails tab).
Vulnerability Information
Microsoft Video Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2016-7248
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 Outlook Preview Pane is an attack vector for CVE-2016-7248.
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-2016-7248 | No | No |
Mitigating Factors
Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factors for this vulnerability.
Workarounds
Microsoft has not identified any workarounds for this vulnerability.
Security Update Deployment
For Security Update Deployment information, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article referenced in the Executive Summary.
Acknowledgments
Microsoft recognizes the efforts of those in the security community who help us protect customers through coordinated vulnerability disclosure. See Acknowledgments for more information.
Disclaimer
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Revisions
- V1.0 (November 8, 2016): Bulletin published.
- V2.0 (December 13, 2016): Revised bulletin to announce the following updates have been rereleased with a detection change that addresses a supersedence issue that certain customers experienced when attempting to install the November Security Only updates.
- Security Only update 3197867 for all supported releases of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197867.
- Monthly Rollup 3197868 for all supported releases of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197868.
- Security Only update 3197876 for Windows Server 2012. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197876.
- Monthly Rollup 3197877 for Windows Server 2012. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197877.
- Security Only update 3197873 for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197873.
- Monthly Rollup 3197874 for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197874.
- These are detection changes only. There were no changes to the update files. Customers who have already successfully installed any of these updates do not need to take any action. For more information, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article for the respective update.
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