CVE-2016-7271
high
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
7.8
Description
The Secure Kernel Mode implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows local users to bypass the virtual trust level (VTL) protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
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 | 1607 | affected | |
| windows | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94734
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037451
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-150
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94734
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037451
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-150
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.