CVE-2016-0079

Summary

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes an API call to access sensitive information in the registry, aka "Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Impact & exploitability

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products we track (1)

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Additional information

• NVD record
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93357
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-124
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40608/