MS16-111: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973) - Nessus

High Plugin ID: 93470

This page contains detailed information about the MS16-111: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973) Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 93470
Name: MS16-111: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973)
Filename: smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2016-09-13
This Plugin Published: 2016-09-13
Last Modification Time: 2019-11-14
Plugin Version: 1.14
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Dependencies: ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl, smb_check_rollup.nasl, smb_hotfixes.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Vulnerability Information

Severity: High
Vulnerability Published: 2016-09-13
Patch Published: 2016-09-13
CVE [?]: CVE-2016-3305, CVE-2016-3306, CVE-2016-3371, CVE-2016-3372, CVE-2016-3373
CPE [?]: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Exploited by Malware: True

Synopsis

The remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

- Multiple elevation of privilege vulnerabilities exist due to improper handling of session objects. A local attacker can exploit these, via a specially crafted application, to hijack the session of another user. (CVE-2016-3305, CVE-2016-3306)

- A flaw exists in the Windows Kernel API due to improper enforcement of permissions. A local attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to elevate privileges and thereby disclose potentially sensitive information. (CVE-2016-3371)

- An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel API due to improper enforcement of permissions. A local attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to impersonate processes, interject cross-process communication, or interrupt system functionality. (CVE-2016-3372)

- A flaw exists in the Windows Kernel API due to improperly allowing access to sensitive registry information. A local attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted application, to elevate privileges and thereby gain access to user account information. (CVE-2016-3373)

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 2012, 8.1, RT 8.1, 2012 R2, and 10.

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): 139, 445
Target Asset(s): Host/patch_management_checks
Exploit Available: True (GitHub, Immunity Canvas)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the MS16-111: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973) vulnerability:

GitHub: https://github.com/Al1ex/WindowsElevation
[CVE-2016-3305]
GitHub: https://github.com/Apri1y/Red-Team-links
[CVE-2016-3371]
GitHub: https://github.com/Ascotbe/Kernelhub
[CVE-2016-3371]
GitHub: https://github.com/Echocipher/Resource-list
[CVE-2016-3371]
GitHub: https://github.com/WindowsExploits/Exploits/tree/master/CVE-2016-3371
[CVE-2016-3371]
GitHub: https://github.com/hudunkey/Red-Team-links
[CVE-2016-3371]
GitHub: https://github.com/john-80/-007
[CVE-2016-3371]
GitHub: https://github.com/lp008/Hack-readme
[CVE-2016-3371]
GitHub: https://github.com/slimdaddy/RedTeam
[CVE-2016-3371]
GitHub: https://github.com/xiaoZ-hc/redtool
[CVE-2016-3371]
GitHub: https://github.com/ycdxsb/WindowsPrivilegeEscalation
[CVE-2016-3371]
Immunity Canvas: CANVAS

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS Score Source [?]: CVE-2016-3306
CVSS V2 Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	4.6 (Medium)
Impact Subscore:	6.4
Exploitability Subscore:	3.9
CVSS Temporal Score:	4.0 (Medium)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	4.0 (Medium)

CVSS V3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	7.8 (High)
Impact Subscore:	5.9
Exploitability Subscore:	1.8
CVSS Temporal Score:	7.5 (High)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	7.5 (High)

STIG Severity [?]: II
STIG Risk Rating: Medium

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Plugin Source

#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(93470);
  script_version("1.14");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/14");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2016-3305",
    "CVE-2016-3306",
    "CVE-2016-3371",
    "CVE-2016-3372",
    "CVE-2016-3373"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    92812,
    92813,
    92814,
    92815,
    92845
  );
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3175024");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3185611");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3185614");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3189866");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4025342");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS16-111");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3175024");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3185611");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3185614");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3189866");
  script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"2016-A-0242");

  script_name(english:"MS16-111: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of ntoskrnl.exe.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote Windows host is missing a security update. It is,
therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - Multiple elevation of privilege vulnerabilities exist
    due to improper handling of session objects. A local
    attacker can exploit these, via a specially crafted
    application, to hijack the session of another user.
    (CVE-2016-3305, CVE-2016-3306)

  - A flaw exists in the Windows Kernel API due to improper
    enforcement of permissions. A local attacker can exploit
    this, via a specially crafted application, to elevate
    privileges and thereby disclose potentially sensitive
    information. (CVE-2016-3371)

  - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the
    Windows Kernel API due to improper enforcement of
    permissions. A local attacker can exploit this, via a
    specially crafted application, to impersonate processes,
    interject cross-process communication, or interrupt
    system functionality. (CVE-2016-3372)

  - A flaw exists in the Windows Kernel API due to
    improperly allowing access to sensitive registry
    information. A local attacker can exploit this, via a
    specially crafted application, to elevate privileges
    and thereby gain access to user account information.
    (CVE-2016-3373)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2016/ms16-111");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows Vista, 2008, 7,
2008 R2, 2012, 8.1, RT 8.1, 2012 R2, and 10.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2016-3306");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'CANVAS');

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2016/09/13");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/09/13");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/09/13");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:microsoft:windows");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"stig_severity", value:"II");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl", "ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl", "smb_check_rollup.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
  script_require_ports(139, 445, "Host/patch_management_checks");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("smb_reg_query.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");

bulletin = 'MS16-111';
kbs = make_list(
  '3175024',
  '3185611',
  '3185614',
  '3189866',
  '4025342'
);

if (get_kb_item("Host/patch_management_checks")) hotfix_check_3rd_party(bulletin:bulletin, kbs:kbs, severity:SECURITY_WARNING);

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/WindowsVersion", exit_code:1);

if (hotfix_check_sp_range(vista:'2', win7:'1', win8:'0', win81:'0', win10:'0') <= 0) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);

# Windows 8 EOL
productname = get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/ProductName", exit_code:1);
if ("Windows 8" >< productname && "8.1" >!< productname) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);

share = hotfix_get_systemdrive(as_share:TRUE, exit_on_fail:TRUE);
if (!is_accessible_share(share:share)) audit(AUDIT_SHARE_FAIL, share);

if (
  # 8.1 / 2012 R2
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.3", sp:0, file:"ntoskrnl.exe", version:"6.3.9600.18438", min_version:"6.3.9600.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:"3175024")  ||
  # 2012
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.2", sp:0, file:"ntoskrnl.exe", version:"6.2.9200.21971", min_version:"6.2.9200.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:"3175024") ||
  # 7 / 2008 R2
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"ntoskrnl.exe", version:"6.1.7601.23539", min_version:"6.1.7600.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:"3175024") ||
  # Vista / 2008
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"ntoskrnl.exe", version:"6.0.6002.24007", min_version:"6.0.6002.23000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:"3175024") ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"ntoskrnl.exe", version:"6.0.6002.19680", min_version:"6.0.6002.18000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:"3175024") ||
  # 10 (1507)
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"10", sp:0, file:"ntoskrnl.exe", version:"10.0.10240.17113", os_build:"10240", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:"3185611") ||
  # 10 (1511)
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"10", sp:0, file:"ntoskrnl.exe", version:"10.0.10586.589", os_build:"10586", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:"3185614") ||
  # 10 (1607)
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"10", sp:0, file:"ntoskrnl.exe", version:"10.0.14393.187", os_build:"14393", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:"3189866") ||
  # 10 (1703)
  smb_check_rollup(os:"10", sp:0, os_build:"15063", rollup_date: "07_2017", bulletin:bulletin, rollup_kb_list:make_list(4025342))
)
{
  set_kb_item(name:'SMB/Missing/'+bulletin, value:TRUE);
  hotfix_security_warning();
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, 'affected');
}

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the MS16-111: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973) as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select Windows : Microsoft Bulletins plugin family.
On the right side table select MS16-111: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973) plugin ID 93470.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID:

92812, 92813, 92814, 92815, 92845

MSKB | Microsoft Knowledge Base:

3175024, 3185611, 3185614, 3189866, 4025342

MSFT | Microsoft Security Bulletin:

MS16-111

IAVA | Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert:

2016-A-0242

See also:

Similar and related Nessus plugins:

93464 - MS16-104: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3183038)
93465 - MS16-105: Cumulative Security Update for Microsoft Edge (3183043)
93473 - MS16-114: Security Update for Windows SMBv1 Server (3185879)
97730 - MS17-007: Cumulative Security Update for Microsoft Edge (4013071)
101368 - KB4025342: Windows 10 Version 1703 July 2017 Cumulative Update

Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file smb_nt_ms16-111.nasl version 1.14. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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MS16-111: Security Update for Windows Kernel (3186973) - Nessus

Plugin Overview

Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

Version

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