CVE-2016-3250
high
CVSS v3
7.3
CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
7.3
Description
The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
72%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | - | affected | |
| windows | 1511 | affected | |
| windows | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91613
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036288
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-090
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91613
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036288
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-090
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.