Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-140 - Important
Security Update for Boot Manager (3193479)
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 security feature bypass if a physically-present attacker installs an affected boot policy.
This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016. For more information, see the Affected Software and Vulnerability Severity Ratings section.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by revoking affected boot policies in the firmware. For more information about the vulnerability see the Vulnerability Information section.
For more information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3193479.
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 following severity ratings 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 | Secure Boot Component- CVE-2016-7247 | Updates Replaced* |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 8.1 | ||
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems (3197873) Security Only[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | None |
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems (3197874) Monthly Rollup[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3185331 |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (3197873) Security Only[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | None |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (3197874) Monthly Rollup[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3185331 |
| Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Windows Server 2012 (3197876) Security Only[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | None |
| Windows Server 2012 (3197877) Monthly Rollup[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3185332 |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (3197873) Security Only[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | None |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (3197874) Monthly Rollup[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3185331 |
| Windows RT 8.1 | ||
| Windows RT 8.1[1]\ (3197874) Monthly Rollup[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3185331 |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems[2]\ (3198585) | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3192440 |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems[2]\ (3198585) | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3192440 |
| Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems[2]\ (3198586) | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3192441 |
| Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems[2]\ (3198586) | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3192441 |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems[2]\ (3200970) | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3194798 |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems [2]\ (3200970) | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3194798 |
| Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems[2]\ (3200970) | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3194798 |
| Server Core installation option | ||
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (3197876) Security Only[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | None |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (3197877) Monthly Rollup[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3185332 |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) (3197873) Security Only[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | None |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) (3197874) Monthly Rollup[3] | Important Security Feature Bypass | 3185331 |
| Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems[2] (Server Core installation) \ (3200970) | Important Security Feature Bypass | 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.
*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 Package Details tab).
Note The vulnerability discussed in this bulletin affects Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 5. To be protected from the vulnerability, Microsoft recommends that customers running this operating system apply the current update, which is available from Windows Update.
Vulnerability Information
Secure Boot Component Vulnerability - CVE-2016-7247
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Windows Secure Boot improperly loads a boot policy that is affected by the vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could disable code integrity checks, allowing test-signed executables and drivers to be loaded onto a target device.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by revoking affected boot policies in the firmware. The revocation protection level depends upon platform firmware. The Windows event channel Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Boot may be used to determine the protection level provided. Note that an additional reboot is needed to view the event:
Windows versions prior to Windows 10 do not log the event by default. You must enable “analytic” logging for this channel prior to installation of the patch.
Windows versions 10 and higher log the event by default. Event ID 155 indicates baseline protection. Event ID 154 indicates enhanced protection.
For systems that provide baseline protection, firmware updates from your OEM may be available which upgrade systems to enhanced protection. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure Boot Component Vulnerability | CVE-2016-7247 | No | No |
Mitigating Factors
Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factor 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
The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.
Revisions
- V1.0 (November 8, 2016): Bulletin published.
- V1.1 (November 23, 2016) Revised bulletin to announce a detection change for certain servers running Windows Servers 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016. Affected servers will not automatically receive the security update. For more information about the servers affected by this detection change, see Knowledge Base Article 3193479.
- 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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