Microsoft Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
15 Jun 2016 17:36
Release Date:
15 Jun 2016
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RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
- Windows DNS Server Use After Free Vulnerability
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) servers when they fail to properly handle requests. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the Local System Account. Windows servers that are configured as DNS servers are at risk from this vulnerability.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-071/a>
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