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CVE-2016-3372

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users t…

Published 10 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
6.6
v3.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
2.2%
percentile 83%
Public exploits
0
none known

The kernel API in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 does not properly enforce permissions, which allows local users to spoof processes, spoof inter-process communication, or cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD3.06.6CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
NVD2.03.6AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

References

  • docs.microsoft.com /en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-111 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/92815 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • securitytracker.com /id/1036802 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, x_transferred

Sources

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