CVE-2016-3219
Description
The kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k 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 - Custom Font Disable Policy Bypass
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | - | affected | |
| windows | 1511 | affected | |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036101
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-074
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39993/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036101
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-074
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39993/
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.