CVE-2016-0079
Description
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."
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Microsoft Windows - NtLoadKeyEx Read Only Hive Arbitrary File Write Privilege Escalation (MS16-124)
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | - | affected | |
| windows | 1511 | affected | |
| windows | 1607 | affected | |
References
- 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/
- 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/
CWEs
CWE-200
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.