HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2016-0044

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, ...

Vulnerability Description

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."

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 8.1-
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-0044?

CVE-2016-0044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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, ...

How severe is CVE-2016-0044?

CVE-2016-0044 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0044?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.