CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0044

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The 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 via crafted 'change batch' data.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can cause the SyncShareSvc service to crash, impacting the availability of services within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions and monitor logs for potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS