CVE-2016-3371

Summary

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Impact & exploitability

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/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/92814
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036802
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-111
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40429/