CVE-2016-0044

high-risk
Published 2016-02-10

Sync Framework in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SyncShareSvc service outage) via crafted "change batch" data, aka "Windows DLL Loading Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Do I need to act?

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31.7% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 68% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (3)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985
Patch https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-01...
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034985
Patch https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-01...
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high-risk
Severity 26/34 · High
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 9/34 · Low